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Ryan Eccker
Financial advisor at Merrill
Ryan Eccker has worked in the financial industry for 4 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ryan has been with Merrill since 2022. 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 1010 advisors with offices in Grand Rapids, and one of 941 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience4 years (since 2022)
How that compares ?4 years in the industry
Office250 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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 ?1 state
Services through Merrill
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2022 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Questions to ask Ryan
Tailored to Ryan’s registration and firm.
- 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 Ryan
How do I contact Ryan?
Call Merrill at 800-637-7455 and ask for Ryan Eccker. Ryan works from the Grand Rapids, MI office.
How long has Ryan been a financial advisor?
Ryan has been in the industry since 2022, about 4 years. 4 years in the industry.
What licenses does Ryan hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Ryan a fiduciary?
Ryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Ryan paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Ryan 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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