Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
42yrs
Joseph Anderson
Financial advisor
1100-1800 American Blvd Central Business Review Unit
Pennington, NJ 08534
Pennington, NJ 08534
Top advisor by experience in Pennington
4yrs
John Mesinger
Financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
John Mesinger is a fiduciary financial advisor in Pennington, New Jersey, with 4 years in the industry. John joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in 2023, 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 626 advisors with offices in Pennington, and one of 622 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience4 years (since 2023)
How that compares ?4 years in the industry
Office1100-1800 American Blvd CI Relationship Management, Pennington, NJ 08534
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
- 2023 – now
Questions to ask John
Tailored to John’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 John
How do I contact John?
Call Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith at 800-637-7455 and ask for John Mesinger. John works from the Pennington, NJ office.
How long has John been a financial advisor?
John has been in the industry since 2023, about 4 years. 4 years in the industry.
What licenses does John hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is John a fiduciary?
John is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is John 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 John 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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