Merrill
44yrs
Top advisor by experience in North Bethesda
5yrs
Eli Pridonoff
Financial advisor at Merrill
Eli Pridonoff has worked in the financial industry for 5 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in North Bethesda, Maryland. After a year at Charles Schwab & CO., Eli joined Merrill in 2023, 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 131 advisors with offices in North Bethesda, and one of 127 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience5 years (since 2021)
How that compares ?5 years in the industry
Office11810 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
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
- 2023 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- Jan 2022 – Dec 2022Charles Schwab & CO., Inc.Previously
Contact Eli
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Eli. 11810 Grand Park AveNorth Bethesda, MD 20852Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Eli
Tailored to Eli’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 Eli
How do I contact Eli?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Eli Pridonoff. Eli works from the North Bethesda, MD office.
How long has Eli been a financial advisor?
Eli has been in the industry since 2021, about 5 years. 5 years in the industry.
What licenses does Eli hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Eli a fiduciary?
Eli is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Eli paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Eli 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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