Brian Bell
Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Naples, FL
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Industry experience
30 years
Brian Bell is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since he joined the firm’s Bloomfield Hills office in 2009. With a financial services career spanning over 26 years, Brian started at Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley) in 1997 before transitioning his practice to Merrill. He is part of a nine-person team focused on delivering personalized wealth management services and typically limits the intake of new clients to maintain a high level of service.
Brian's expertise includes managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He offers a range of financial solutions such as retirement planning, estate planning strategies, wealth planning, risk management, and discretionary portfolio management using various asset classes including stocks, bonds, hedge funds, private equity, and real estate. Additionally, as part of a Bank of America subsidiary, he can integrate lending strategies to fit diverse client situations. In recognition of his professional accomplishments, Brian was named to the 2023 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list.
Brian holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He was born and raised in Michigan, currently resides in Birmingham, and has two children—his daughter is studying at Loyola Chicago and his son is a senior at U of D Jesuit High School. Outside of work, Brian enjoys a range of activities including baseball, basketball, biking, fishing, football, music, swimming, traveling, and yoga. He participates in community service by volunteering annually through Bank of America events.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
Naples, FL
Florida · Michigan · Texas
Bank Of America, N.A.
2009 - Present (17 years)
Merrill
2009 - Present (17 years)
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through — whether you ultimately need an advisor or not.
Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly — so you can choose with confidence.
Warmer provides personalized recommendations and introductions to independent fiduciary advisors. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
Each advisor listed on our site is an independent fiduciary responsible for their own advice. Warmer may receive fees from advisors for participation or referrals; these fees are paid by advisors and do not affect the fees clients pay for advisory services.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before entering into an advisory relationship.
By using our service, you agree to Warmer's Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement and Privacy Policy. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")