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Michael Alexander Gonzalez

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

Pennington, NJCRD #7774662Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
3 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Michael Alexander Gonzalez is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Pennington, NJ, where they have been registered since 2023, the year they entered the securities industry. 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 Jersey and Texas.

Office

1600 American Blvd
Pennington, NJ 08534

Advisors at this office: 30

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
New Jersey, Texas
Broker:
53 states and territories

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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 9/27/2023
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/25/2023
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 7/25/2023

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent
9/28/2023 – Pennington, NJ
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent
8/25/2023 – Pennington, NJ

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. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Jun 2023 – no end date reportedPennington, NJ
  2. Shoprite
    Jan 2023 – Apr 2023Poughkeepsie, NY
  3. Ballyowen Golf Club
    Jun 2019 – Aug 2022Hamburg, NJ
  4. National Winter Activity Center
    Nov 2020 – Dec 2022Vernon, NJ
  5. Marist College
    Aug 2019 – Feb 2020Poughkeepsie, NY
  6. Applewood Kennels
    Aug 2018 – Sep 2018Vernon, NJ
  7. Heaven Hill Farms
    Aug 2017 – Oct 2017Venron, NJ
  8. Vernon Township School District
    Jan 2013 – Jun 2017Vernon, NJ
  9. Vernon Township High School
    Nov 2017 – Jul 2018Vernon, NJ
  10. Vernon Township High School
    Oct 2018 – Jun 2019Vernon, NJ
  11. Marist College
    Aug 2019 – Jun 2023Poughkeepsie, NY

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.

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

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026

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