Mark Madden
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Mark Madden is a fiduciary financial advisor in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with 7 years in the industry. Mark joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in 2025, after a year at Valic Financial Advisors. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith 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 174 advisors with offices in Highlands Ranch, and one of 157 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Services through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
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Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Career
- Dec 2025 – now
- Oct 2024 – Dec 2025Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.Previously
- 2020 – 2023Valic Financial Advisors, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Mark
Tailored to Mark’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?
My notes and scorecard
About Mark
How do I contact Mark?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Mark Madden. Mark works from the Highlands Ranch, CO office.
How long has Mark been a financial advisor?
Mark has been in the industry since 2019, about 7 years. 7 years in the industry.
What licenses does Mark hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Mark a fiduciary?
Mark is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Mark 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 Mark 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.