Grace Mekikian
Investment Adviser Representative at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Professional summary
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Grace Mekikian is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Pasadena, CA, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2022 and were previously registered with J.p. Morgan Securities LLC. 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
Advisors at this office: 114
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California, Texas
- Broker:
10 states and territories
Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington
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.
- JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.Jul 2022 – Jun 2024Los Angeles, CA
- JP Morgan Securities, LLCJul 2022 – Jun 2024Los Angeles, CA
- JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.Jun 2021 – Aug 2021Irvine, CA
- Morgan StanleyJul 2020 – Aug 2020Boston, MA
- M&M Media, Inc. - Trebel MusicJan 2013 – Aug 2018Glendale, CA
- UnemployedSep 2018 – May 2019Chicago, IL
- UnemployedSep 2020 – Jun 2021Chicago, IL
- UnemployedSep 2021 – Jun 2022Chicago, CA
- Oceanview Capital PartnersJun 2019 – Aug 2019Glendale, CA
- UnemployedSep 2019 – Jun 2020Chicago, IL
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedAug 2024 – no end date reportedPasadena, CA
- UChicagoSep 2018 – Jun 2022Chicago, IL
- Bank of America, N.A.Sep 2024 – no end date reportedPasadena, CA
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.
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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