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De Andre Marilyn Wells

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

Punta Gorda, FLCRD #7360580Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
5 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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De Andre Marilyn Wells is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Punta Gorda, FL, where they have been registered since 2021, the year they entered the securities industry. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 9 (options sales supervisor). They are registered to provide investment advice in Florida, Texas, and Virgin Islands.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Florida, Texas, Virgin Islands
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.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 11/19/2021
Series 31
Futures Managed Funds Examination
Passed 9/12/2022
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/22/2021
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 5/1/2021
Series 10
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Passed 6/7/2022
Series 9
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Passed 12/21/2021

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent
11/23/2021 – Punta Gorda, FL
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent
7/22/2021 – Punta Gorda, FL

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. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Apr 2021 – no end date reportedSarasota, FL
  2. Bank of America, N.A
    Jun 2006 – Apr 2021Englewood, FL

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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