Ryan Fain
Advisor at Merrill — Columbia, SC Gervais St
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
4 years
Location
Columbia, SC 29201
Merrill
Institution
Ryan Fain is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on assisting individuals and families in pursuing their financial goals through tailored strategies and comprehensive planning. His approach emphasizes building strong relationships with clients to understand their unique circumstances and aspirations. He offers guidance in areas such as retirement planning, investment management, risk management, and small business financial management. With over 14 years of experience in the Small Business Development space, Ryan is familiar with the challenges faced by small business owners in managing both their business and personal finances.
He holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a High School Diploma from Leesville High School and studies at the University of Maryland, although no degree was conferred.
Outside of his professional duties, Ryan enjoys camping, cooking, gardening, scuba diving, spending time with his family, and traveling.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Columbia, SC Gervais St
1301 Gervais St, Preferred Investment Sales
Columbia SC 29201
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76
South Carolina · Texas
4 years of industry experience
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2022 - Present • 4 years
Cayce, SC
Merrill
2022 - Present • 4 years
Cayce, SC
Fox SC Acquisitions LLC
2020 - 2022 • 2 years
Columbia, SC
Usps
2020 - 2020 • 1 year
Columbia, SC
Fox SC Acquisitions LLC
2013 - 2020 • 7 years
Columbia, SC
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