Stefan
Nicholas

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc

CRD#6177685
Investment Advisor
in Chevy Chase, MD

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About this Advisor

Stefan Nicholas is a financial advisor based in Chevy Chase, Maryland, who has 6 years of industry experience. Nicholas is on the advisory team at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. The advisor has gained experience at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Nicholas holds a Series 66 license, qualifying them as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative, and can serve investors in Maryland. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc is a financial advisory business operating out of New York, NY. The investment advisory business has offices in 3,372 locations and a total of 36,687 people on staff. It handles $1 trillion in assets under management between its 2,864,234 accounts, making it one of the largest financial advisory firms in the nation by assets under management. The firm serves 4,459 charitable organizations. Of its 2,864,234 client accounts, 23% are held by high-net-worth clients who have at least $1 million in assets. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc provides a broad range of services, including portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers and other services. Fees for financial management typically vary depending on which services the firm provides the client. However, fee types billed by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc may include asset-based, fixed and commission-based fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 66

Years Registered*

6 years

Services Offered

Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Pension consulting services, Selection of other advisers, Other

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Fixed Fees, Commissions

Office Location

5550 Friendship Blvd
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$1,093,689,238,206

MD Average: $7,464,549,021
Total Number of Employees

36,687

MD Average: 88
Total Number of Accounts

2,864,234

MD Average: 3,892
Average Account Size

$381,844

MD Average: $1,917,921

Investment Advisory Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pension consulting services
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Other

Stefan Nicholas Work History

Stefan has been registered as a financial advisor for 6 years.*

2017 - Present (7 years)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC

2013 - 2016 (3 years)

Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

*The number of years registered in this profile is calculated by taking the year of an advisor's first active registration and subtracting it from the current year.

Disclosures

Please visit the SEC profile of Stefan Nicholas to learn whether or not they have any disclosures. It is important to do your due diligence when looking for an advisor.

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