Ryan Eccker
Advisor at Merrill — Grand Rapids, MI Monroe Ave NW
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
4 years
Location
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Merrill
Institution
Ryan Eccker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working with everyday individuals and families to provide honest advice and build real relationships. He primarily serves clients in West Michigan, including Grand Rapids and Jenison, offering services such as personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. Ryan is part of the Eccker Bujdos Andrews Team, which delivers a wide range of wealth management services including investment management strategies, asset allocation guidance, and planning for retirement, legacy, and business succession.
Ryan is a fourth-generation Merrill Financial Advisor, carrying forward a family legacy that deeply shapes his approach to client relationships. He studied Economics with a focus on Finance and Psychology at Michigan State University, from which he holds a Bachelor's degree. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ryan aims to understand his clients deeply to create personalized strategies aligned with their financial goals.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys playing tennis and golf with his family and is a lifelong sports fan. He is a loyal Detroit Lions supporter and appreciates spending time in West Michigan. Ryan is also an avid traveler with a goal of visiting all 50 states. His personal interests include cooking and watching Netflix series. He values a good sense of humor and enjoys life's small pleasures.
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Grand Rapids, MI Monroe Ave NW
250 Monroe Ave NW, Ci Business Controls
Grand Rapids MI 49503
Advisors at this office
63
Michigan · Texas
4 years of industry experience
Bank of America N.A.
2023 - Present • 3 years
Grand Rapids, MI
Merrill
2018 - Present • 8 years
Grand Rapids, MI
Merrill
2017 - 2017 • 1 year
Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan State University
2015 - 2018 • 3 years
East Lansing, MI
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