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Dannen Merrill '15

Dannen Merrill '15

Hometown

Maryville

Current City

Maryville


Northwest Foundation Board Member

Board member since 2026


Education

  • B.S. Accounting & Emergency Disaster Managment; Northwest Missouri State University, 2015

Occupation/Company

  • Partner, CPA/Investment Adviser Representative; Merrill, Espey & Washburn, P.C./Cetera Financial Specialists, LLC

About

Dannen is a Partner and CPA at Merrill, Espey & Washburn, P.C., and an Investment Adviser with Cetera Financial Specialists, LLC who possesses a deep commitment to the Maryville community. Throughout his career, he has had the honor of serving in several civic leadership roles, including as a City of Maryville Councilman and Mayor, as well as Treasurer for both the Downtown Improvement Organization and the American Legion Boys State of Missouri.

His passion for community and leadership traces back to his college years, where he was actively involved in Phi Sigma Kappa, the Homecoming Executive Board, and the Order of Omega. Outside of his professional and civic life, Dannen is a proud husband to Taylor (Deen), ’15, ‘17, who serves as the Head Spirit Coach at Northwest, father to their son, Carter, and is overjoyed for their twins on the way!

Securities offered through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera firms are under separate ownership from any other named entity. 101 W. Edwards, Maryville, MO 64468 660-582-3181

 

Why I serve

“I have always had an interest in serving organizations that have contributed to my development and Northwest ranks high on that list. While there are many ways to serve Northwest as an alumnus, I look for ways that play to my strengths as a financial professional.”