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Patrick Kavanaugh
Financial advisor at Merrill
Patrick Kavanaugh is a fiduciary financial advisor in Frederick, Maryland, registered since Nov 2025. Patrick 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 221 advisors with offices in Frederick, and one of 211 fiduciaries.
At a glance
ExperienceNew to the profession (since Nov 2025)
How that compares ?New to the profession
Office30 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701
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
- Nov 2025 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Patrick
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Patrick. 30 W Patrick StFrederick, MD 21701Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Patrick
Tailored to Patrick’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 Patrick
How do I contact Patrick?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Patrick Kavanaugh. Patrick works from the Frederick, MD office.
How long has Patrick been a financial advisor?
Patrick is new to the profession, registered since Nov 2025, and holds 1 license.
What licenses does Patrick hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Patrick a fiduciary?
Patrick is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Patrick paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Patrick 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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