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Francesco Biasi

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

Indian Wells, CACRD #5872488Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
16 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Francesco Biasi is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Indian Wells, CA, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2010 and have been registered with 7 firms, including Prudential Financial Planning Services and Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists. 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 California and Texas.

Office

74800 US Highway 111
Indian Wells, CA 92210

Advisors at this office: 19

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:
California, Texas
Broker:
35 states and territories

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, 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 4/5/2012
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 12/15/2010

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent
2/29/2024 – Indian Wells, CA
Prudential Financial Planning Services
4/20/2022 – 3/1/2024Sherman Oaks, CA
Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists
11/8/2021 – 4/19/2022Lancaster, CA
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
10/21/2016 – 10/12/2021Palm Desert, CA
Morgan Stanley
3/2/2016 – 10/12/2016Palm Desert, CA
H.d. VEST Advisory Services, Inc
7/1/2015 – 3/11/2016Palm Desert, CA
Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc.
8/8/2013 – 7/17/2015Temecula, CA
Western International Securities
4/10/2012 – 8/6/2013Pasadena, CA

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. Bank Of America, N.A.
    Oct 2016 – Oct 2021Indio, CA
  2. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Oct 2016 – Oct 2021Indio, CA
  3. Householder Group Estate And Retirement Specialists, Llc
    Oct 2021 – Apr 2022Lancaster, CA
  4. Lpl Financial Llc
    Oct 2021 – Apr 2022Lancaster, CA
  5. Pruco Securities, Llc.
    Apr 2022 – Feb 2024Sherman Oaks, CA
  6. The Prudential Insurance Company Of America
    Apr 2022 – Feb 2024Sherman Oaks, CA
  7. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Feb 2024 – no end date reportedIndian Wells, CA
  8. Bank of America, N.A
    Mar 2024 – no end date reportedIndian Wells, CA

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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