J.p. Morgan Securities
47yrs
Top 1% by experience in Los Angeles
15yrs
Patrick Cody
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Patrick Cody is a fiduciary financial advisor in Los Angeles, California, with 15 years in the industry. Patrick joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in 2011, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith reports being paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 3121 advisors with offices in Los Angeles, and one of 2891 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience15 years (since 2011)
How that compares ?More experience than 55% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Office2049 Century Park E, Los Angeles, CA 90067
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
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2011 – now
Questions to ask Patrick
Tailored to Patrick’s registration and firm.
- 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 Patrick
How do I contact Patrick?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Patrick Cody. Patrick works from the Los Angeles, CA office.
How long has Patrick been a financial advisor?
Patrick has been in the industry since 2011, about 15 years. More experience than 55% of advisors at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.
What licenses does Patrick hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Patrick a fiduciary?
Patrick is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Patrick 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 Patrick 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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