Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
45yrs
Top 1% by experience in Charleston
46yrs
Based in Charleston, West Virginia, Mark Mitchell is a fiduciary financial advisor with 46 years of industry experience. Mark has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009; before that, Mark spent less than a year at Citigroup Global Markets and 11 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith. Morgan Stanley offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 151 advisors with offices in Charleston, and one of 141 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience46 years (since 1980)
How that compares ?Top advisor by experience in Charleston
Office500 Lee Street East Laidley Tower Suite 300, Charleston, WV 25339
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 ?2 states
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.
Licenses
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Career
- 2009 – nowMorgan StanleyCurrent firm
- May 2009 – Jul 2009Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
- 1998 – 2009
Questions to ask Mark
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- Your firm can charge performance-based fees. Would that apply to me?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- 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?
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About Mark
How do I contact Mark?
Call Morgan Stanley at 914-225-5510 and ask for Mark Mitchell. Mark works from the Charleston, WV office.
How long has Mark been a financial advisor?
Mark has been in the industry since 1980, about 46 years. Top advisor by experience in Charleston.
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?
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 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.
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