Park Avenue Securities
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Farmington
43yrs
John King has worked in the financial industry for 43 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Farmington, Connecticut. After a year at Advest, John joined Merrill in 2006, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 220 advisors with offices in Farmington, and one of 195 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience43 years (since 1983)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience in Farmington
Office9 Melrose Dr, Farmington, CT 06032
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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Career
- 2006 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- Aug 2005 – Mar 2006Advest, Inc.Previously
Contact John
Local office(860) 284-2217Ask for John. (800) 637-7455Main office · New York, NY 9 Melrose DrFarmington, CT 06032Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask John
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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 John
How do I contact John?
Call John’s local office at (860) 284-2217 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for John King.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 1983, about 43 years. Top 1% by experience in Farmington.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 63, Series 65. 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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