Palisade Capital Management
43yrs
Top advisor by experience in Fort Lee
11yrs
Yan Chen
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
At a glance
Experience11 years (since 2015)
How that compares ?11 years in the industry
Office2200 Fletcher Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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 Investment Adviser Law Examination
Career
- 2023 – nowMerrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent firm
- 2017 – 2023Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Yan
Tailored to Yan’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 Yan
How do I contact Yan?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Yan Chen. Yan works from the Fort Lee, NJ office.
How long has Yan been a financial advisor?
Yan has been in the industry since 2015, about 11 years. 11 years in the industry.
What licenses does Yan hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Yan a fiduciary?
Yan is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Yan 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 Yan 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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