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Frank T Alvarez

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

Albany, NYCRD #7927308Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
2 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Frank T. Alvarez is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Albany, NY, where they have been registered since 2024, the year they entered the securities industry. 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 New York and Texas.

Office

69 State St
Albany, NY 12207

Advisors at this office: 47

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

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
New York, Texas
Broker:
17 states and territories

California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont

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 1/19/2024
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 7/3/2024
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 11/27/2023

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent
8/28/2024 – Albany, 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. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    May 2024 – no end date reportedAlbany, NY
  2. Harveys Pet
    Apr 2020 – Oct 2020Johnstown, NY
  3. Fonda Fultonville Central School District
    May 2014 – Jun 2021Fonda, NY
  4. IBM (International Business Machines)
    Jun 2021 – Aug 2021Armonk, NY
  5. Siena College
    Sep 2021 – May 2024Loudonville, NY
  6. KeyBank
    May 2023 – Aug 2023Amsterdam, NY
  7. Siena College
    Sep 2023 – Oct 2023Loudonville, NY
  8. Thoroughbred Advisors
    Oct 2023 – Dec 2023Latham, NY
  9. Southside Slice
    Apr 2023 – May 2023Amsterdam, NY
  10. Friendly's Ice Cream
    Oct 2020 – Dec 2020Johnstown, NY
  11. Fulton Montgomery Community College
    Sep 2017 – May 2021Johnstown, NY
  12. Bank of America, N.A.
    Jun 2024 – no end date reportedAlbany, NY

Official records & sources

Data as of June 29, 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

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026

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