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Merrill has been awarded for creating an intuitive client experience personalized for you and the way you like to invest.
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#1 Overall Client ExperienceFootnote 1
#1 Client DashboardFootnote 2
Best in Class award for "High Net Worth Investors"Footnote 6
– StockBrokers.com 2024 Annual Broker Review
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#1 for User ExperienceFootnote 7
Named "Best for customers who want a bank-brokerage relationship"Footnote 8
– Kiplinger 2023 Annual Broker Review
From Kiplinger's Personal Finance. © 2023 The Kiplinger Washington Editors. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Award-winning global research

BofA Global Research is consistently ranked as a top global research provider and recognized for exclusive industry-leading research that provides thematic and data-driven analysis for today's investor.
A top global research provider, 11 years runningFootnote 3

Learning the ropes has never been easier

Helping you become a better investor is a top priority. Now, we're rated the best broker for investor education and for new investors.
NerdWallet
One of the "Best Online Stock Brokers for Beginners" from NerdWallet in their January 2024 articleFootnote 4

Ranked #1 for banking services

Recognized as the industry leader for access to banking services, connected solutions from Merrill and Bank of America provide confidence, convenience and control for your full financial life.
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Merrill named #1 for access to bankingFootnote 5
– StockBrokers.com 2024 Annual Broker Review

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Footnote 
Merrill Edge Self-Directed was awarded No. 1 Overall Client Experience and received an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from StockBrokers.com. Evaluated as one of 17 online brokers in Go to third-party website StockBrokers.com 2024 Online Broker Review popup published on January 23, 2024. StockBrokers.com evaluated brokers using 181 variables across 8 categories. The Overall Client Experience award recognizes the best user experience for typical U.S. retail investors. StockBrokers.com testing simulates dozens of workflows for investors and traders alike. Key criteria include satisfying user intent, design, customer support, platform responsiveness, convenience, workflow, education, marketing communications, and transparency. Go to third-party website Learn more about the methodology at StockBrokers.com popup. Rankings and recognition from StockBrokers.com are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement.
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Merrill Edge Self-Directed was awarded No. 1 for Client Dashboard and received an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from StockBrokers.com. Evaluated as one of 17 online brokers in Go to third-party website StockBrokers.com 2024 Online Broker Review popup published on January 23, 2024. StockBrokers.com evaluated brokers using 181 variables across 8 categories. The Client Dashboard award recognizes the best homepage summary for a typical U.S. retail investor. StockBrokers.com prioritized relevancy of information, layout, design, consolidated views, and clear labeling of key data. Go to third-party website Learn more about the methodology at StockBrokers.com popup. Rankings and recognition from StockBrokers.com are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement.
Footnote 
Institutional Investor magazine announced BofA Global Research as one of the Top Global Research Firms popup in 2023 based on surveys held throughout the year. The magazine creates rankings of the top research analysts in a wide variety of specializations, drawn from the choices of portfolio managers and other investment professionals at more than 1,000 firms. BofA Global Research is research produced by BofA Securities, Inc ("BofAS") and/or one or more of its affiliates. BofAS is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC popup, and wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. Learn more about the methodology at Institutional Investor popup. Rankings and recognition from Institutional Investor are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement.
Footnote 
Merrill Edge Self-Directed was ranked in NerdWallet's article "Go to third-party website Best Online Brokers for Beginners popup," announced January 2, 2024, and received an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, from NerdWallet. Evaluated as one of 16 online brokers announced January 2, 2024. NerdWallet evaluates brokers based on investment selection, trading platform, customer support, account fees, trading costs, mobile app and cash sweep rates. NerdWallet and the NerdWallet logo are trademarks owned by NerdWallet, Inc. and used with permission. Go to third-party website Learn more about the methodology at NerdWallet popup. Rankings and recognition from NerdWallet are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement.
Footnote 
Merrill Edge Self-Directed was awarded No. 1 for Bank Brokerage and received an overall rating of 4.5 out of 4.5 stars from StockBrokers.com. Evaluated as one of 17 online brokers in StockBrokers.com 2024 Online Broker Review published on January 23, 2024. This award recognizes the broker that the editorial team believes provides the best value and experience for intermediate-level U.S. retail investors who want to consolidate their financial activities with one company. StockBrokers.com takes into consideration the breadth of banking services on offer and how well they are integrated with self-directed investing. Learn more about the methodology at StockBrokers.com. Rankings and recognition from StockBrokers.com are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement.
Footnote 
Merrill Edge Self-Directed received a Best in Class Award for “High Net Worth Investors,” and an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from StockBrokers.com. Evaluated as one of 17 online brokers in Go to third-party website StockBrokers.com 2024 Online Broker Review popup published on January 23, 2024. StockBrokers.com evaluated brokers using 181 variables across 8 categories. The Best In Class rating recognizes brokers that ranked in the top 5 in that category. Go to third-party website Learn more about the methodology at StockBrokers.com popup. Rankings and recognition from StockBrokers.com are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement.
Footnote 
Merrill Edge Self-Directed ranked #1 for User Experience and received an overall ranking of 5 out of 10 by Kiplinger's Personal Finance's "Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms, 2023" survey published on August 31, 2023. To be included, firms had to offer online trading of stocks, ETFs, mutual funds and individual bonds. Results based on ratings in the following categories: Investment choices, Smartphone app, Tools, Research, Advisory services, User Experience and Fees. Rankings for subcategories may vary. Learn more about the methodology at Kiplinger's Personal Finance popup, August 2023 © 2023 The Kiplinger Washington Editors. Used under License. Merrill provides access to research from BofA Global Research, CFRA (powered by S&P Global), Morningstar and others. Rankings and recognition from Kiplinger's are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement.
Footnote 
Merrill Edge Self-Directed was named "Best for customers who want a bank-brokerage relationship" and received an overall ranking of 5 out of 10 by Kiplinger's Personal Finance's "Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms, 2023" survey published on August 31, 2023. To be included, firms had to offer online trading of stocks, ETFs, mutual funds and individual bonds. Results based on ratings in the following categories: Investment choices, Smartphone app, Tools, Research, Advisory services, User Experience and Fees. Rankings for subcategories may vary. Learn more about the methodology at Kiplinger's Personal Finance popup, August 2023 © 2023 The Kiplinger Washington Editors. Used under License. Merrill provides access to research from BofA Global Research, CFRA (powered by S&P Global), Morningstar and others. Rankings and recognition from Kiplinger's are no guarantee of future investment success and do not ensure that a current or prospective client will experience a higher level of performance results and such rankings should not be construed as an endorsement.
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