Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
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Top advisor by experience in Hauppauge
16yrs
Benjamin Cotter is a fiduciary financial advisor in Hauppauge, New York, with 16 years in the industry. After 12 years at Merrill, Benjamin joined Morgan Stanley in 2023, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Benjamin holds the CFP® designation.
One of 350 advisors with offices in Hauppauge, and one of 261 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience16 years (since 2011)
How that compares ?More experience than 51% of advisors in New York
Office888 Veterans Memorial Highway Suite 300, Hauppauge, NY 11788
FirmMorgan Stanley
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions, Performance fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$670,481
Advisors at the firm23,156
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Morgan Stanley
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment 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.
Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2023 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- 2011 – 2023MerrillPreviously
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- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
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- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Benjamin
How do I contact Benjamin?
Call Morgan Stanley at 914-225-5510 and ask for Benjamin Cotter. Benjamin works from the Hauppauge, NY office.
How long has Benjamin been a financial advisor?
Benjamin has been in the industry since 2011, about 16 years. More experience than 51% of advisors in New York.
What licenses does Benjamin hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Benjamin a fiduciary?
Benjamin is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Benjamin paid?
Morgan Stanley reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, a share of investment gains, other fees. Ask Benjamin 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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