RBC Capital Markets
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Beverly Hills
27yrs
Stephen Applebaum is a fiduciary financial advisor in Beverly Hills, California, with 27 years in the industry. Stephen joined Merrill in 2013, after 12 years at UBS Financial Services. Merrill 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 701 advisors with offices in Beverly Hills, and one of 647 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience27 years (since 1999)
How that compares ?Top 21% by experience at Merrill
Office101 S Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
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 ?2 states
Services through Merrill
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
- 2013 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
- 1999 – 2011UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Stephen
Tailored to Stephen’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 Stephen
How do I contact Stephen?
Call Merrill at 800-637-7455 and ask for Stephen Applebaum. Stephen works from the Beverly Hills, CA office.
How long has Stephen been a financial advisor?
Stephen has been in the industry since 1999, about 27 years. Top 21% by experience at Merrill.
What licenses does Stephen hold?
Series 63, Series 65. 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 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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