Financial & Business Consultants
43yrs
Top advisor by experience in Swansea
7yrs
Russell Eilers has worked in the financial industry for 7 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Swansea, Illinois. Russell has been with Merrill since 2019. 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 69 advisors with offices in Swansea, and one of 66 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience7 years (since 2019)
How that compares ?7 years in the industry
Office3121 N Illinois St, Swansea, IL 62226
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
- 2019 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Russell
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Russell. 3121 N Illinois StSwansea, IL 62226Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Russell
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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 Russell
How do I contact Russell?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Russell Eilers. Russell works from the Swansea, IL office.
How long has Russell been a financial advisor?
Russell has been in the industry since 2019, about 7 years. 7 years in the industry.
What licenses does Russell hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Russell a fiduciary?
Russell is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Russell paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Russell 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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