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Joseph William Wilson

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

Thornton, COCRD #8247827Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Joseph William Wilson is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Thornton, CO, where they have been registered since 2026. They have worked in the securities industry since 2026 and were previously registered with Trinity Wealth Securities, L.L.C. 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 Colorado.

Office

9680 Grant St
Thornton, CO 80229

Advisors at this office: 2

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:
Colorado
Broker:
1 state or territory

Colorado

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 6/11/2025
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/1/2026
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 5/10/2025

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent
7/17/2026 – Thornton, CO
Trinity Wealth Securities, L.L.C.
5/1/2026 – 7/17/2026Atlanta, GA

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. Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC
    Apr 2026 – May 2026Atlanta, GA
  2. Zama Mexican
    Jan 2025 – Jun 2026Alpharetta, GA
  3. Mojave Restaurant
    Jun 2025 – Mar 2026Vinnings, GA
  4. Roof Right Now Atlanta
    Oct 2024 – Oct 2025Alpharetta, GA
  5. Brock Built Homes
    Jul 2024 – Sep 2024Vinnings, GA
  6. Hacienda Colorado
    Feb 2023 – Aug 2024Westminster, CO
  7. University of Colorado Boulder
    Aug 2022 – May 2024Boulder, CO
  8. Community College of Baltimore County
    Jan 2021 – May 2022Baltimore, MD
  9. Oakdale High School
    Aug 2016 – Jun 2020Ijamsville, MD
  10. Queens University of Charlotte
    Aug 2020 – Jan 2021Charlotte, NC
  11. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Jun 2026 – no end date reportedThornton, CO
  12. Vintage
    Mar 2017 – Mar 2019New Market, MD
  13. Manhattan Pizza
    Jun 2019 – Aug 2020Frederick, MD
  14. Higgins Crab House
    May 2024 – Aug 2024Ocean City, MD
  15. Wolfe Perseverance
    Nov 2024 – Nov 2024Atlanta, GA
  16. Jays Valet LLC
    Aug 2023 – Dec 2023Denver, CO
  17. High Sierra Pools
    Jul 2020 – Aug 2020Frederick, MD
  18. Uncle Julio Corp
    Jan 2024 – Aug 2024Alpharetta, GA
  19. Colorado State University-Global Campus
    Jan 2026 – Mar 2026Denver, CO
  20. Bank of America, N.A.
    Jul 2026 – no end date reportedThornton, CO

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 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

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Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026

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