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45yrs

Patrick Walsh

Financial advisor at Merrill

Patrick Walsh has worked in the financial industry for 45 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Patrick joined Merrill in 2008, 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 244 advisors with offices in Bala Cynwyd, and one of 225 fiduciaries.

Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004Top 1% by experience in PennsylvaniaFiduciary advisor
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At a glance

Experience45 years (since 1981)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience in Pennsylvania
Office2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2008 – now
    MerrillCurrent firm

Questions to ask Patrick

Tailored to Patrick’s registration and firm.

  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. 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 Patrick’s local office at (610) 668-6160 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Patrick Walsh.

How long has Patrick been a financial advisor?

Patrick has been in the industry since 1981, about 45 years. Top 1% by experience in Pennsylvania.

What licenses does Patrick hold?

Series 63, Series 65. 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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