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Eric A Group
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
At a glance
Experience19 years (since 2007)
How that compares ?More experience than 62% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Office1301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29201
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 Securities Agent State Law Examination
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2023 – nowMerrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent firm
- Sep 2021 – Jan 2023United Brokerage Services, Inc.Previously
- Jul 2020 – Aug 2021Integrated Advisors Network LLCPreviously
- 2016 – 2020TD Ameritrade, Inc.Previously
- 2016 – 2020TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Eric
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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 Eric
How do I contact Eric?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Eric A Group. Eric works from the Columbia, SC office.
How long has Eric been a financial advisor?
Eric has been in the industry since 2007, about 19 years. More experience than 62% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
What licenses does Eric hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Eric a fiduciary?
Eric is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Eric 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 Eric 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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