Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in New York
8yrs
Jesse Ford is a fiduciary financial advisor in New York, New York, with 8 years in the industry. After three years at Stephens, Jesse joined Merrill in 2021, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Merrill reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 15440 advisors with offices in New York, and one of 14018 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience8 years (since 2018)
How that compares ?8 years in the industry
OfficeOne Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036
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
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
Contact Jesse
(800) 637-7455Merrill main office One Bryant ParkNew York, NY 10036Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Jesse
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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 Jesse
How do I contact Jesse?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Jesse Ford. Jesse works from the New York, NY office.
How long has Jesse been a financial advisor?
Jesse has been in the industry since 2018, about 8 years. 8 years in the industry.
What licenses does Jesse hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Jesse a fiduciary?
Jesse is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Jesse paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Jesse 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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