Joseph Michael Scutts
Investment Adviser Representative at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Professional summary
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Joseph Michael Scutts is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in New York, NY, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2008 and have been registered with 10 firms, including Edward Jones and Masterworks Advisers, LLC. 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 New York and Texas.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- New York, Texas
- Broker:
17 states and territories
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, 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.
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.
- TD Ameritrade IncFeb 2015 – Jan 2017New York, NY
- Capital ONE Investing, LLCFeb 2017 – Aug 2017New York, NY
- Merrill LynchSep 2017 – May 2018Brooklyn, NY
- Bank of America NASep 2017 – May 2018Brooklyn, NY
- Santander Bank, NAMay 2018 – Feb 2019Boston, MA
- Santander Securities, LLCMay 2018 – Mar 2019Dorchester, MA
- Jpmorgan Chase BANK NAMar 2019 – Jun 2023New York, NY
- Equitable Advisors LLCSep 2023 – Nov 2023New York, NY
- Masterworks AdvisersNov 2023 – May 2024New York, NY
- Edward JonesMay 2024 – May 2025St Louis, MO
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedOct 2025 – no end date reportedNew York, NY
- Jerusalem ReportJun 2025 – Sep 2025New York, NY
- Bank of America, N.A.Dec 2025 – no end date reportedNew York, NY
Official records & sources
Data as of June 27, 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
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Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026
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