Supreme Alliance
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Charlotte
21yrs
Brian Smith is a fiduciary financial advisor in Charlotte, North Carolina, with 21 years in the industry. Brian joined Merrill in 2005, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Merrill reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 4491 advisors with offices in Charlotte, and one of 4159 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience21 years (since 2005)
How that compares ?More experience than 71% of advisors in Charlotte
Office6000 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
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
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2005 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Brian
Local office(704) 705-3221Ask for Brian. (800) 637-7455Main office · New York, NY 6000 Fairview RdCharlotte, NC 28210Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Brian
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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 Brian
How do I contact Brian?
Call Brian’s local office at (704) 705-3221 or the Merrill main office at (800) 637-7455, and ask for Brian Smith.
How long has Brian been a financial advisor?
Brian has been in the industry since 2005, about 21 years. More experience than 71% of advisors in Charlotte.
What licenses does Brian hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Brian a fiduciary?
Brian is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Brian paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Brian 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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