Ryan Westerburg
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Gainesville, FL 32606
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
15 years
Ryan Westerburg is a Wealth Management Advisor and managing partner of Davis, Westerburg & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a wealth management team responsible for overseeing more than $900 million in private and institutional assets as of July 2025. Ryan's role involves establishing the team's investment philosophy, managing portfolio strategies, and providing sophisticated financial planning solutions for affluent clients with complex financial needs.
Ryan holds several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) certified by the Investments & Wealth Institute through The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He also holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations along with Florida Life, Health, and Variable Annuity insurance licenses. His education includes accredited certificate programs from the College for Financial Planning, University of Pennsylvania, and College of Southern Nevada.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Ryan moved to Florida in 2010 and is based in Gainesville. He serves on the Board of Directors for Young Life – Gainesville and the Santa Fe College International Center. His community involvement also includes support for Habitat for Humanity. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys playing golf and tennis, volunteering locally, traveling, and supporting the Florida Gators.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
2850 Nw 43 Rd St
Gainesville, FL 32606
Florida · Texas
Bank Of America, N.a.
2012 - Present (14 years)
Merrill
2011 - Present (15 years)
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