Stifel, Nicolaus &
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in Houston
29yrs
William Smith
Full name on record: William E Smith
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
William Smith is a fiduciary financial advisor in Houston, Texas, with 29 years in the industry. William joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in 2006, after nine years at Morgan Stanley DW. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith offers investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 4968 advisors with offices in Houston, and one of 4448 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience29 years (since 1997)
How that compares ?Top 16% by experience in Texas
Office17225 EL Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058
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 ?1 state
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.
Career
- 2006 – now
- 1997 – 2006Morgan Stanley DW Inc.Previously
Questions to ask William
Tailored to William’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 William
How do I contact William?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for William Smith. William works from the Houston, TX office.
How long has William been a financial advisor?
William has been in the industry since 1997, about 29 years. Top 16% by experience in Texas.
What licenses does William hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is William a fiduciary?
William is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is William 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 William 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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