# Chris Merrick

> Chris Merrick is a fee-only financial advisor at Merrick Financial Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, who holds the CFP and QAFP credentials. Chris charges hourly fees, a one-time planning fee and an ongoing planning fee (ongoing planning from C$1,500 a year and one-time plans from C$2,500) and focuses on retirement planning, small business owners and pension planning.

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Built from public directory listings; last checked April 21, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Merrick Financial Inc.
- **Based in:** Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- **Fee model:** Hourly; One-time planning fee; Ongoing planning fee
- **Fees (firm's website):** ongoing planning from C$1,500 a year; one-time plans from C$2,500; C$455 an hour
- **Works virtually:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Credentials:** CFP, QAFP
- **Specialties:** Retirement planning, Small business owners, Pension planning
- **Works with:** Retirees, Pre-retirees, Founders
- **Website:** www.merrickfinancial.ca

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chris Merrick a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Chris Merrick is listed in the Canadian fee-only planners directory (a directory limited to fee-only planners).

### How does Chris charge for financial advice?

Chris charges hourly fees, a one-time planning fee and an ongoing planning fee.

### How much does Chris charge?

According to Merrick Financial Inc.'s website, checked October 28, 2026: ongoing planning from C$1,500 a year; one-time plans from C$2,500; C$455 an hour.

### Does Chris work with clients virtually?

Yes. Merrick Financial Inc. says on its website that it works with clients remotely.

### Where is Chris Merrick based?

Chris Merrick is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

### What does Chris specialize in?

Chris's specialties include retirement planning, small business owners and pension planning. Chris works with retirees, pre-retirees and founders.

### What credentials does Chris Merrick hold?

Chris Merrick holds the CFP and QAFP credentials.

### How do I contact Chris Merrick?

Through Chris's website, www.merrickfinancial.ca.

## Sources

- Canadian fee-only planners directory: a directory limited to fee-only planners
- The firm's website (https://www.merrickfinancial.ca/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026

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