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Brandon M Donohue

Investment Adviser Representative at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

Pittsford, NYCRD #7529404Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
2 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Brandon M. Donohue is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Pittsford, NY, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2024 and were previously registered with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in New York and Texas.

Office

1241 Pittsford Victor Rd
Pittsford, NY 14534

Advisors at this office: 76

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
New York, Texas
Broker:
42 states and territories

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 3/20/2025
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 4/12/2024
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 3/22/2024
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 8/25/2023

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent
3/21/2025 – Pittsford, NY
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC
3/22/2024 – 2/4/2025Pittsford, NY

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Purdue Athletics
    Jan 2019 – May 2023West Lafayette, IN
  2. Monroe Golf Club
    Apr 2018 – Aug 2022Pittsford, NY
  3. Pontillos Pizza
    Nov 2016 – Aug 2017Webster, NY
  4. Klem North Elementary School
    Sep 2006 – Jun 2018Webster, NY
  5. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC
    Feb 2023 – Jan 2025Pittsford, NY
  6. Russell Schwartzbeck
    May 2022 – Jan 2025Pittsford, NY
  7. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company
    May 2024 – Jan 2025Milwaukee, WI
  8. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company
    May 2024 – Jan 2025Milwaukee, WI
  9. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Feb 2025 – no end date reportedPittsford, NY
  10. Purdue University
    Aug 2018 – Dec 2022West Lafayette, IN
  11. Fox Corporation
    Oct 2019 – May 2022West Lafayette, IL
  12. Bank of America, N.A.
    Feb 2025 – no end date reportedPittsford, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of June 28, 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.

Portfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Small Business 401(k)Retirement PlansSEP IRASIMPLE IRAInvestment FiduciaryTax DeductionsRecordkeepingFinancial Wellness

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsInsurance CompaniesCorporationsOther

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

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Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026

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