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Roberto S Aguais

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

Bonita, CACRD #7964262Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
2 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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roberto S. aguais is an investment adviser representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Bonita, CA, where they have been registered since 2024, 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 California and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California, Texas
Broker:
8 states and territories

Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Washington

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 5/20/2024
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 12/2/2024
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 3/15/2024

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedCurrent
12/4/2024 – Bonita, CA

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. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
    Jul 2024 – Oct 2024San Diego, CA
  2. Robert F Rosario CPA
    Mar 2017 – Mar 2017San Diego, CA
  3. Bonita Pet Supply
    Aug 2017 – Nov 2019Bonita, CA
  4. Mission Federal Credit Union
    Mar 2020 – Dec 2023San Diego, CA
  5. Student
    Aug 2014 – Mar 2017Santa Cruz, CA
  6. Unemployed
    Mar 2017 – Aug 2017San Diego, CA
  7. Unemployed
    Nov 2019 – Mar 2020San Diego, CA
  8. Unemployed
    Dec 2023 – Jul 2024San Diego, CA
  9. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
    Oct 2024 – no end date reportedSan Diego, CA
  10. Southwestern College
    Jan 2017 – Feb 2019Chula Vista, CA
  11. Bank of America, N.A.
    Dec 2024 – no end date reportedSan Diego, CA

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

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Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026

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