Conner D Forster
Investment Adviser Representative at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Professional summary
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Conner D. Forster is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Richmond, VA, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2025. 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 Texas and Virginia.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Texas, Virginia
- Broker:
53 states and territories
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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.
- Mutual of Omaha Investor ServicesJun 2025 – Sep 2025Glen Allen, VA
- Mutual of Omaha Insurance CompanyMay 2025 – Sep 2025Glen Allen, VA
- Luke InsuranceSep 2024 – Jan 2025Colorado Springs, CO
- Palladium InvestmentsJun 2024 – Jan 2025Colorado Springs, CO
- FreedomsoftJan 2024 – Jun 2024Westminster, CO
- TrustacticsApr 2023 – Aug 2024Atlanta, GA
- InteractionsMar 2022 – Apr 2023Franklin, MA
- Carahsoft TechnologyMay 2021 – Mar 2022Reston, VA
- Hanover ResearchJan 2021 – May 2021Arlington, VA
- UnemployedMay 2020 – Dec 2020Derwood, MD
- Radford UniversityJan 2018 – May 2020Radford, VA
- Germanna Community CollegeMay 2015 – Dec 2018Spotsylvania, VA
- UnemployedJan 2025 – May 2025Richmond, VA
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedSep 2025 – no end date reportedCharlottesville, VA
- Virginia TECH Foundation IncSep 2019 – Oct 2019Radford, VA
- Texas RoadhouseOct 2018 – Dec 2018Christiansburg, VA
- Glyde SolarAug 2024 – Jan 2025Colorado Springs, CO
- Bank of America, N.A.Oct 2025 – no end date reportedCharlottesville, VA
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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