Jonathan Wright
Investment Adviser Representative at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Professional summary
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Jonathan Wright is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Irvine, CA, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2019 and were previously registered with Atomi Financial Advisors. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California.
Office
Advisors at this office: 66
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- California
- Broker:
2 states and territories
California, Nevada
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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.
- Shopoff Securities, Inc.Sep 2015 – Dec 2016Irvine, CA
- Atomi Financial Group, Inc.Aug 2015 – Dec 2016Irvine, CA
- SC Distributors, LLCDec 2016 – Jul 2019Costa Mesa, CA
- DanaherJun 2020 – Aug 2020Washington, DC
- Core EducationFeb 2021 – Jun 2022Alexandria, VA
- ExchangeRight Real Estate, LLCJun 2022 – Mar 2025Pasadena, CA
- University of Southern CaliforniaJul 2019 – May 2021Los Angeles, CA
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedMar 2025 – no end date reportedSeal Beach, CA
- Newport Advisory PartnersFeb 2021 – Jun 2022Alexandria, VA
- Bank of America, N.A.Apr 2025 – no end date reportedSeal Beach, CA
Official records & sources
Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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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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