J.p. Morgan Securities
47yrs
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Lee Brown
Full name on record: Lee E. Brown
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Lee Brown is a fiduciary financial advisor in San Francisco, California, with 21 years in the industry. Lee joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in 2007, after two years at UBS Financial Services. 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 3220 advisors with offices in San Francisco, and one of 2949 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience21 years (since 2006)
How that compares ?More experience than 66% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Office555 California St Pbig - San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94104
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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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2007 – now
- Feb 2006 – Aug 2007UBS Financial Services Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Lee
Tailored to Lee’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 Lee
How do I contact Lee?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Lee Brown. Lee works from the San Francisco, CA office.
How long has Lee been a financial advisor?
Lee has been in the industry since 2006, about 21 years. More experience than 66% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
What licenses does Lee hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Lee a fiduciary?
Lee is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Lee 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 Lee 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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