Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Westport
24yrs
Bryan Smith is a fiduciary financial advisor in Westport, Connecticut, with 24 years in the industry. Bryan joined Merrill in 2017, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 406 advisors with offices in Westport, and one of 373 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience24 years (since 2002)
How that compares ?More experience than 73% of advisors at Merrill
Office1 Gorham Island Rd, Westport, CT 06880
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 ?1 state
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
- 2017 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Bryan
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Bryan. 1 Gorham Island RdWestport, CT 06880Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Bryan
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- 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 Bryan
How do I contact Bryan?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Bryan Smith. Bryan works from the Westport, CT office.
How long has Bryan been a financial advisor?
Bryan has been in the industry since 2002, about 24 years. More experience than 73% of advisors at Merrill.
What licenses does Bryan hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Bryan a fiduciary?
Bryan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Bryan paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Bryan 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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