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Li Ding
Financial advisor at Merrill
Li Ding has worked in the financial industry for 2 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Irvine, California. Li joined Merrill in 2025, 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 1708 advisors with offices in Irvine, and one of 1570 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience2 years (since 2024)
How that compares ?2 years in the industry
Office6356 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92620
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
- May 2025 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Li
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Li. 6356 Irvine BlvdIrvine, CA 92620Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Li
Tailored to Li’s registration and firm.
- Who on your team supports you, and who reviews the recommendations you make?
- 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 Li
How do I contact Li?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Li Ding. Li works from the Irvine, CA office.
How long has Li been a financial advisor?
Li has been in the industry since 2024, about 2 years. 2 years in the industry.
What licenses does Li hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Li a fiduciary?
Li is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Li paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Li 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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