James Marshall Stevens
Investment Adviser Representative at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Professional summary
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James Marshall Stevens is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in New York, NY, where they have been registered since 2022. They have worked in the securities industry since 2020 and were previously registered with Equitable Advisors, 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 New York and Texas.
Office
Advisors at this office: 205
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- New York, Texas
- Broker:
31 states and territories
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, 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.
- Bates CollegeSep 2016 – May 2020Lewiston, ME
- Rock Hard Seltzer, LLCApr 2020 – no end date reportedNorth Kingstown, RI
- AXA Advisors, LLCJun 2020 – Jun 2020New York, NY
- Treasury Partners-HightowerJun 2019 – Aug 2019New York, NY
- Startup Rounds, LLCJul 2018 – Aug 2018North Township, RI
- Equitable Advisors, LLCJun 2020 – Aug 2022New York, NY
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedAug 2022 – no end date reportedNew York, NY
- Bank of America, N.A.Sep 2022 – no end date reportedNew York, NY
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.
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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