LPL Financial
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Grand Rapids
46yrs
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Scott Eccker is a fiduciary financial advisor with 46 years of industry experience. Scott has been with Merrill since 2000. 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
Experience46 years (since 1980)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience in Grand Rapids
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 ?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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Career
- 2000 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Scott
250 Monroe Ave NWGrand Rapids, MI 49503Office · Get directions Firm main line(800) 637-7455Headquarters: Merrill · New York, NY
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Questions to ask Scott
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- 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 Scott
How do I contact Scott?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Scott Eccker. Scott works from the Grand Rapids, MI office.
How long has Scott been a financial advisor?
Scott has been in the industry since 1980, about 46 years. Top 1% by experience in Grand Rapids.
What licenses does Scott hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Scott a fiduciary?
Scott is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Scott paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Scott 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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