UBS Financial Services
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in Nashville
26yrs
Patrick Benjamin-Eaker Bahan
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
At a glance
Experience26 years (since 2000)
How that compares ?Top 24% by experience in Nashville
Office222 2nd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201
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
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Licenses
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Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2004 – nowMerrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent firm
Questions to ask Patrick
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- 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 Patrick
How do I contact Patrick?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Patrick Benjamin-Eaker Bahan. Patrick works from the Nashville, TN office.
How long has Patrick been a financial advisor?
Patrick has been in the industry since 2000, about 26 years. Top 24% by experience in Nashville.
What licenses does Patrick hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Patrick a fiduciary?
Patrick is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Patrick 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 Patrick 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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