Philip Ferrara III
Advisor at Merit Financial Advisors
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Advisor at Merit Financial Advisors
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Location
Durham, NC
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Industry experience
22 years
Philip Ferrara III is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Larson Financial Group, and Merrill Lynch. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by a central Investment Management team.
Based on Merit Financial Advisors
Based on Merit Financial Advisors
Financial planning flat fees up to $100,000, prorated and payable monthly or quarterly
$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% Above $250,000+: 1.00%
Hourly rates for financial planning services (specific rates not stated)
Ongoing financial planning fees payable annually, quarterly, or monthly
Durham, NC
North Carolina · Wisconsin
Merit Financial Advisors
2025 - Present (1 year)
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Larson Financial Group
2017 - 2023 (6 years)
Unemployed
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Robert Half
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
Unemployed
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
Nowak Wealth
2016 - 2016 (1 year)
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