Oppenheimer & Co.
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Carlsbad
35yrs
Sean Mcsweeny has worked in the financial industry for 35 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Carlsbad, California. Sean joined Merrill in 1997, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Merrill reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 457 advisors with offices in Carlsbad, and one of 416 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience35 years (since 1991)
How that compares ?Top 8% by experience in California
Office1000 Aviara Parkway, Carlsbad, CA 92011
FirmMerrill
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$860,085
Advisors at the firm25,559
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Merrill
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Career
- 1997 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Sean
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Sean. 1000 Aviara ParkwayCarlsbad, CA 92011Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Sean
Tailored to Sean’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Sean
How do I contact Sean?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Sean Mcsweeny. Sean works from the Carlsbad, CA office.
How long has Sean been a financial advisor?
Sean has been in the industry since 1991, about 35 years. Top 8% by experience in California.
What licenses does Sean hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Sean a fiduciary?
Sean is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Sean paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Sean for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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