Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in New York
16yrs
Stephen McGovern
Full name on record: Stephen A McGovern
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Based in New York, New York, Stephen McGovern is a fiduciary financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. Stephen has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2016. 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 15438 advisors with offices in New York, and one of 14016 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience16 years (since 2011)
How that compares ?More experience than 59% of advisors in New York
OfficeOne Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036
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 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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Career
- 2016 – now
Questions to ask Stephen
Tailored to Stephen’s registration and firm.
- 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 Stephen
How do I contact Stephen?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Stephen McGovern. Stephen works from the New York, NY office.
How long has Stephen been a financial advisor?
Stephen has been in the industry since 2011, about 16 years. More experience than 59% of advisors in New York.
What licenses does Stephen hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Stephen a fiduciary?
Stephen is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Stephen 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 Stephen 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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