Diastole Wealth Management
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Starin Y Pinover
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
At a glance
Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 15% by experience at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Office350 Goose Ln Suite 303-C, Guilford, CT 06437
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
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2013 – nowMerrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent firm
Questions to ask Starin
Tailored to Starin’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 Starin
How do I contact Starin?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Starin Y Pinover. Starin works from the Guilford, CT office.
How long has Starin been a financial advisor?
Starin has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 15% by experience at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
What licenses does Starin hold?
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Starin a fiduciary?
Starin is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Starin 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 Starin 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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