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Timothy R Merrill

Advisor at Star Capital Inc. — Edina, MN

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

12 years

Location

Edina, MN 55435

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Star Capital Inc.

Team

Total advisors

5

Across 3 offices

Clients per advisor

139 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$204,538 Very Low

HNW client ratio

5% Very Low

About

Timothy Merrill is a financial advisor at Star Capital Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Star Capital and Next Financial Group since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Merrill operates a sole proprietorship providing life and health insurance solutions. Star Capital is a five-advisor team managing approximately 697 client relationships, offering investment management and consulting services to retail and high-net-worth individuals, retirement accounts, small businesses, and other advisers. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis, quantitative screening, and macroeconomic assessment within a process-driven framework focused on risk management and client objectives.

Client services

Based on Star Capital Inc.

Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Star Capital Inc.

Active portfolio management Private / alternative investments

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Commissions

Separate commission compensation for insurance products sold by licensed investment adviser representatives.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000

Location

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Edina, MN

200 Southdale Center

Edina MN 55435

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Minnesota · Texas

Work history

12 years of industry experience

Star Capital Inc.

2014 - Present • 12 years

Rochester, MN

Next Finanical Group Inc

2014 - Present • 12 years

Rochester, MN

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Business activities & affiliations

Adam D

CFP®

Lakeville, MN

PairOne Private Wealth

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Aashwin S

CFP®

Minneapolis, MN

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Chad R

ChFC®, CLU®

Minneapolis, MN

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Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy General retirement planning Active portfolio management
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Eric H

CFP®, CFA®, Series 66

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General retirement planning Concentrated stock management

Joel M

CFP®

Minnetonka, MN

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General retirement planning Roth conversion strategy General tax planning Wealth management Passive / index investing Retired Airline Pilot Doctor or Medical Professional Educators, Teachers, and Academics Government Employee Retired Religious/faith focused Married/Couples/Partners HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

Michael B

CFP®, Series 66

Eagan, MN

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