Wells Fargo Advisors
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Augusta
8yrs
John Ellinger has worked in the financial industry for 8 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Augusta, Georgia. John has been with Merrill since 2024; before that, John spent three years at Truist Advisory Services and a year at Wells Fargo Advisors. Merrill offers investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 182 advisors with offices in Augusta, and one of 167 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience8 years (since 2018)
How that compares ?8 years in the industry
Office933 Broad St, Augusta, GA 30901
FirmMerrill
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$860,085
Advisors at the firm25,559
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Merrill
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Nov 2024 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- 2021 – 2024Truist Advisory Services, Inc.Previously
- Feb 2020 – Aug 2021Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
- May 2018 – Oct 2019LPL Financial LLCPreviously
Contact John
Local office(706) 823-4151Ask for John. (800) 637-7455Main office · New York, NY 933 Broad StAugusta, GA 30901Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask John
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- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About John
How do I contact John?
Call John’s local office at (706) 823-4151 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for John Ellinger.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2018, about 8 years. 8 years in the industry.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask John for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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