Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
43yrs
Top advisor by experience in Fairhope
22yrs
Thomas Eugene Smith
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
At a glance
Experience22 years (since 2004)
How that compares ?More experience than 68% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Office601 N Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532
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
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.
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2018 – nowMerrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent firm
- 2015 – 2018Cetera Investment Advisers LLCPreviously
- Jan 2014 – Aug 2015PNC Wealth Management LLCPreviously
- Feb 2012 – Jan 2014Hancock Whitney Investment Services Inc.Previously
- 2009 – 2012Cetera Investment Services LLCPreviously
- 2004 – 2009Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedPreviously
Questions to ask Thomas
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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 Thomas
How do I contact Thomas?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Thomas Eugene Smith. Thomas works from the Fairhope, AL office.
How long has Thomas been a financial advisor?
Thomas has been in the industry since 2004, about 22 years. More experience than 68% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
What licenses does Thomas hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Thomas a fiduciary?
Thomas is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Thomas 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 Thomas 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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