Local Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Edythe M. De Marco is Recognized Among the Top Advisors on Barron’s Magazine’s 2015 “America’s Top 1,200 Advisors: State-by-State” List

PROVIDENCE, RI – Merrill Lynch today announced that Financial Advisor Edythe M. De Marco has been nationally recognized as a top advisor by Barron’s magazine in its annual “America’s Top 1,200 Advisors: State-by-State” list, published on February 23, 2015. In total, 293 Merrill Lynch advisors are included on this year’s list.Advisors considered for the “America’s Top 1,200 Advisors: State-by-State” ranking have a minimum of seven years’ financial services experience and have been employed at their current firm for at least one year. Quantitative and qualitative measures used to determine the advisor rankings include: client assets, return on assets, client satisfaction/retention, compliance records, and community involvement, among others. Barron’s does not receive compensation from advisors, participating firms and their affiliates, or the media in exchange for rankings.“Edythe’s inclusion on Barron’s magazine’s annual ‘America’s Top 1,200 Advisors: State-by-State’ list demonstrates her commitment to providing clients a personalized and holistic financial approach to help them pursue personal goals. This recognition is well-deserved, and we are proud to support Edythe with the strength of the firm’s resources as she continues to offer insightful guidance to clients,” said Gary Hernandez, director of the Boston Coastal Merrill Lynch complex.

De Marco resides in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and has been a part of Merrill Lynch’s Providence office for 32 years.

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