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Douglas Cowles

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

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About Douglas Cowles

Douglas Cowles is a financial advisor with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Douglas currently works at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and is registered to provide investment advice in 30 states. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Douglas worked at Bank of America Investment Services, Inc. for 10 years, and previously worked at NationsBanc Montgomery Securities LLC, Atlas Securities, Inc. and Bank of America Investment Services, Inc.. Douglas has a wide range of experience serving clients including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension plans.

Firm Information

Douglas Cowles is currently registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., established in 1958, is a corporation headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. They offer a wide range of financial services, including portfolio management for individuals and businesses, pension consulting, and educational seminars. They are registered with the SEC and in all 50 states, with over 26,000 investment advisor representatives and registered representatives. Their services target high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, and insurance companies. They manage assets exceeding $1 trillion, demonstrating their extensive experience in the financial industry.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

ONE BRYANT PARK

NEW YORK, NY 10036

$1.27T

Assets Under Management

16,965

Total Clients

25,158

Total Financial Advisors

Services Offered

Advisors offer a broad range of advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and investment companies. These services provide professional guidance and personalized strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.

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pension consulting services

Guidance on pension options to ensure a secure financial future.

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educational seminars & workshops

Seminars designed to boost your financial literacy and investment knowledge.

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selection of other advisors

Helps you choose top advisors aligned with your financial goals.

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portfolio management for businesses

Custom portfolio management strategies for businesses to achieve long-term growth.

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portfolio management for individuals

Personalized portfolio management to meet individual financial objectives.

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performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Fee Structure

Advisors may be compensated through a variety of fee structures, offering flexibility and transparency. This allows clients to choose the arrangement that best aligns with their financial objectives.

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fixed fees

Set rates for specific services, regardless of time or assets managed.

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commissions

Earned based on transactions or products sold.

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percentage of assets

A percentage of the total value of assets under management is charged.

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Douglas Cowles’s Registration & Firm History

CA

07/12/2012 - Present

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. (LOS ANGELES CA)

CA

04/12/1999 - 10/23/2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. (LOS ANGELES CA)

NY

10/26/1998 - 04/12/1999

NATIONSBANC MONTGOMERY SECURITIES LLC (NEW YORK NY)

CA

03/04/1993 - 10/29/1998

ATLAS SECURITIES, INC. (SAN LEANDRO CA)

CA

11/14/1989 - 05/13/1993

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. (OAKLAND CA)

WA

01/24/1992 - 04/14/1993

SEAFIRST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. (SEATTLE WA)

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Licenses & Designations

BOTH

Issued 05/13/2002

Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination

BC

Issued 06/27/1990

Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

BC

Issued 04/13/1992

Series 4 - Registered Options Principal Examination

BC

Issued 10/01/2018

SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination

BC

Issued 10/21/1989

Series 7 - General Securities Representative Examination

State Registrations

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Inactive

SRO Registrations

C

Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.

C

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

C

Cboe Exchange, Inc.

F

FINRA

I

Investors' Exchange LLC

N

Nasdaq Stock Market

N

New York Stock Exchange

Disclosures

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