# Merrill: how AI models rank it, October 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 3 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 14 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/merrill/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401(k) providers | 0% | 51 | 33% | 3 |

## What the models said for it

- "Merrill lists no setup fee and a $95 monthly administration fee, which can be useful if you want a clear fee structure." (Perplexity Sonar, 401(k) providers)

## And against it

- ""Fidelity is light years ahead of this company. Save yourself a headache and avoid this place."" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, 401(k) providers)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.