Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Paramus
12yrs
Scott Covitz has worked in the financial industry for 12 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Paramus, New Jersey. Scott has been with Merrill since 2014. Merrill 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 739 advisors with offices in Paramus, and one of 666 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience12 years (since 2014)
How that compares ?12 years in the industry
Office115 W Century Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
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 ?1 state
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
- 2014 – nowMerrillCurrent firm
Contact Scott
(800) 637-7455Firm headquarters in New York, NY. Ask for Scott. 115 W Century RdParamus, NJ 07652Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Scott
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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 Scott
How do I contact Scott?
Call Merrill at (800) 637-7455 and ask for Scott Covitz. Scott works from the Paramus, NJ office.
How long has Scott been a financial advisor?
Scott has been in the industry since 2014, about 12 years. 12 years in the industry.
What licenses does Scott hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Scott a fiduciary?
Scott is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Scott paid?
Merrill reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Scott 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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