Richard Smith
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
7 years
Richard Smith is a Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a 2025 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Team." He provides financial planning, strategic portfolio management, and personalized guidance tailored to help individuals, families, and businesses navigate today's dynamic markets. In addition to wealth management, Richard serves as a Retirement Benefits Consultant, collaborating with business owners and companies to design and manage 401(k) plans aligned with organizational goals and employee long-term financial wellness.
Beginning his financial services career in 2008, Richard draws on extensive experience to assist clients with a range of needs including retirement planning, portfolio management, corporate benefits, and small business strategies. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University.
Richard is actively involved in his community, participating with organizations such as Motor City Blight Busters and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Outside of his professional and volunteer activities, he enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in interests such as baseball, basketball, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, ice hockey, music, and traveling.
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
39001 W 12 Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Michigan · Texas
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2018 - Present (8 years)
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2018 - Present (8 years)
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2017 - 2018 (1 year)
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2015 - 2017 (2 years)
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