Aaron Michael Collins
Investment Adviser Representative at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Professional summary
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Aaron Michael Collins is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Salisbury, MD, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2025 and were previously registered with Equitable Advisors, LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Maryland and Texas.
Office
Advisors at this office: 2
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Maryland, Texas
- Broker:
10 states and territories
Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedMay 2026 – no end date reportedSalisbury, MD
- WalmartApr 2020 – Jan 2023Salisbury, MD
- WalmartApr 2023 – Apr 2025Cambridge, MD
- Hyatt Regency Chesapeake BayMay 2021 – Jan 2022Cambridge, MD
- Dipietros NY PizzariaJan 2020 – Jun 2020Salisbury, MD
- Towne ParkMar 2017 – Dec 2019Salisbury, MD
- Southern New Hampshire UniversityJan 2024 – Nov 2024Cambridge, MD
- Salisbury UniversityJan 2019 – Jun 2020Salisbury, MD
- Florida International UniversityAug 2017 – Dec 2018Miami, FL
- Cambridge South Dorchester High SchoolSep 2012 – Jun 2017Cambridge, MD
- Equitable Advisors, LLCMar 2025 – May 2026New York, NY
- Bank of America, N.A.Jun 2026 – no end date reportedSalisbury, MD
Official records & sources
Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Commissions
- Fixed fee
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Small Business 401(k) plans including Group 401(k) and Individual 401(k), SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, investment fiduciary services, recordkeeping, trading, custodial and financial wellness services, and call center educational support for employees.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$25B+
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 25,472
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- New York, NY
- SEC file number:
- 801-14235
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026
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