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Eric Criswell

Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith

Eric Criswell is a fiduciary financial advisor in Monroe, Louisiana, with 5 years in the industry. Eric joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in 2022, a firm offering investment management, retirement plan consulting, and selecting outside investment managers. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.

One of 82 advisors with offices in Monroe, and one of 73 fiduciaries.

Monroe, LA 71201Fiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience5 years (since 2022)
How that compares ?5 years in the industry
Office1809 Glenmar Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
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

  1. 2022 – now

Questions to ask Eric

Tailored to Eric’s registration and firm.

  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  3. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  4. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Eric

How do I contact Eric?

Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for Eric Criswell. Eric works from the Monroe, LA office.

How long has Eric been a financial advisor?

Eric has been in the industry since 2022, about 5 years. 5 years in the industry.

What licenses does Eric hold?

Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Eric a fiduciary?

Eric is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Eric 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 Eric 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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