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Michael Sweeney

43 Years of Experience
Darien, CT
2 DisclosuresBroker

Michael Sweeney is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Darien, CT, with 43 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Investment Management. Their firm serves 1,738,212 clients with $1500B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
25581 advisors
Number of Clients
1,738,212 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$869K average
Assets Under Management
$1511.1B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)

The program's fees consist of two parts: the fee you pay to Bank of America for its services, and a fee for the specific investment strategy you choose. The strategy fee, called the Style Manager Expense, generally ranges from 0.00% to 0.50% of your assets annually. Clients investing in strategies managed by related entities will not be charged a Style Manager Expense.

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Location

1020 Post Rd, Darien, CT, 06820

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
November 1999
Denied
Customer Dispute
May 1988
Settled
Other Business Activities

Michael is a member of the Finance Committee for St. Thomas Church in Norwalk, CT, since June 2025. He dedicates minimal time per month to this non-profit activity, focusing on the development and use of Parish grounds and property.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 9 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2009 - Present · 16 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
October 2008 - October 2009 · 1 yr
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
October 2008 - October 2009 · 1 yr
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
August 2003 - October 2008 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLC
August 2003 - October 2008 · 5 yrs 2 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
December 2001 - August 2003 · 1 yr 8 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
January 1995 - August 2003 · 8 yrs 7 mos
Kidder, Peabody & CO. IncorporatedBroker
October 1982 - January 1995 · 12 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations20 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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