Richard Marcolla

Senior Vice President, Senior Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor
NMLS #559410
336 South 36th Street
Quincy IL 62301
(217) 592.3941
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Whatever your personal goals may be, I will work together with you, one-on-one, to develop a personalized financial strategy designed to help you pursue your long-term goals.
Profile

Rich Marcolla, CFP® has been helping individuals, families, and business owners pursue their financial goals since 1991. As Senior Resident Director of Merrill's Quincy, Illinois office, Rich combines more than three decades of experience with a client-first approach focused on understanding each client's unique goals, values, and priorities.
Rich believes successful wealth management is built on trusted relationships, thoughtful planning, and disciplined investment guidance. Having helped clients navigate multiple market cycles and changing economic environments, he provides perspective designed to help clients make informed decisions and stay focused on their long-term objectives.
A strong advocate for community involvement, Rich has dedicated significant time to supporting local nonprofit and civic organizations, including Transitions of Western Illinois, the Community Foundation of Quincy, the Quincy Notre Dame Foundation, the Quincy YMCA, Rotary Club of Quincy, and numerous charitable causes throughout the region.
Outside the office, Rich enjoys traveling with his wife, Lora, spending time with their daughters, Hannah and Sophia, and making memories with their Jack Russell Terrier, Bingo.

Recognition
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams", 2023-2026
(Published annually in January. Rankings based on data as of March 31 of prior year.)
Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors", 2025-2026
(Published annually Jan – April. Rankings based on data as of June 30 of prior year.)
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About Me
Welcome

Welcome! My mission is simple: to help clients make confident financial decisions and stay focused on what matters most.
Since 1991, I've had the privilege of helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate life's financial opportunities and challenges. I believe every successful relationship starts with listening, understanding your goals, and building a personalized plan to help you pursue them. My goal is to provide experienced guidance, clear communication, and a steady perspective through every market environment.

Meet Our Professional Staff
Jamie Fowler
Wealth Management Client Associate - RDA
217.592.3955
Additional Resources
The following specialists do not make securities recommendations. Please contact your Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor if you have questions about how a specialist might be able to assist you.
Amanda Baert
Wealth Management Banking Specialist
Merrill
Stephanie J Powell
Senior Wealth Management Lending Officer
NMLS #558876
Bank of America, N.A.
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Richard Marcolla is registered to do business in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, and the CFP® (with plaque design) in the United States, which it authorizes use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Investments & Wealth Institute® (The Institute) is the owner of the certification marks CPWA® and Certified Private Wealth Advisor®. Use of CPWA®, and/or Certified Private Wealth Advisor® signifies that the user has successfully completed the Institute’s initial and ongoing credentialing requirements for wealth advisors.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, CRPC™, and the CRPC™ logo are certification marks or registered certification marks of The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. in the United States.