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Adam Applegate
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Adam Applegate is a fiduciary financial advisor in Atlanta, Georgia, with 19 years in the industry. Adam joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in 2021, after 13 years at Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 4533 advisors with offices in Atlanta, and one of 4078 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience19 years (since 2007)
How that compares ?More experience than 63% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Office3455 Peachtree Rd NE Division - Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
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 ?1 state
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.
Career
- 2021 – now
- 2008 – 2021Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Adam
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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 Adam
How do I contact Adam?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Adam Applegate. Adam works from the Atlanta, GA office.
How long has Adam been a financial advisor?
Adam has been in the industry since 2007, about 19 years. More experience than 63% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
What licenses does Adam hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Adam a fiduciary?
Adam is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Adam 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 Adam 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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