Merrill Edge

About Merrill Edge Merrill Edge is a self-directed and guided online brokerage platform launched in 2010 by Bank of America, combining the research depth of Merrill Lynch with zero-commission stock and ETF trading for everyday investors.

The platform unifies self-directed trading, robo-advisory (Merrill Guided Investing), and wealth management tools in a single ecosystem, seamlessly integrated with Bank of America banking accounts for holistic financial oversight.

Using the advanced MarketPro® desktop platform, investors access real-time Level II quotes, interactive charting, streaming market data, and customizable dashboards tailored to active traders and long-term investors alike.

As of 2025, Merrill Edge manages over $500 billion in client assets across nearly 4 million accounts, positioning it among the largest U.S. retail brokerage platforms by assets under management.

Parent company Bank of America's Preferred Rewards program enhances Merrill Edge accounts with tiered banking benefits, cashback bonuses, and reduced mortgage rates for clients maintaining combined balances above $20,000.

Regulated by the SEC and FINRA, and covered by SIPC protection up to $500,000, Merrill Edge delivers institutional-grade compliance infrastructure within an accessible, no-minimum-deposit retail brokerage framework.

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