The Story of Charles Merrill

Written by Barry Investment Advisors | Dec 1, 2021 6:29:37 PM

Charles Merrill is most famous for founding the firm that would become Merrill Lynch & Co. in 1940. But what's talked about less is his aversion to stock market speculation and his desire to "bring Wall Street to Main Street." This short feature from Time Magazine does a good job of highlighting the lesser-known facets of his life, and is worth a read.