J.p. Morgan Securities
46yrs
Top advisor by experience in Santa Monica
31yrs
David E Guyette
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
At a glance
Experience31 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 14% by experience at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Office100 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Investment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 1997 – nowMerrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent firm
Questions to ask David
Tailored to David’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 David
How do I contact David?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for David E Guyette. David works from the Santa Monica, CA office.
How long has David been a financial advisor?
David has been in the industry since 1996, about 31 years. Top 14% by experience at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
What licenses does David hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is David a fiduciary?
David is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is David paid?
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask David for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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