Carlos Zepeda
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
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
3 years
Carlos Zepeda is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Pacific Western Bank, among others. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm integrates its investment management with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities supported by a variety of program strategies.
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
2060 S Broadway
Santa Maria, CA 93454
California · Texas
Bank of America, N.A.
2025 - Present (1 year)
Merrill
2025 - Present (1 year)
Men's Wearhouse
2024 - 2025 (1 year)
Unemployed
2024 - 2024 (1 year)
Pacific Western Bank
2023 - 2024 (1 year)
Unemployed
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
GWFS Equities, Inc
2022 - 2022 (1 year)
J.P. Morgan Securities
2019 - 2022 (3 years)
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
2019 - 2022 (3 years)
The Home Depot
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
Lucky Brand
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
Men's Wearhouse
2017 - 2019 (2 years)
Abercrombie & Fitch
2017 - 2017 (1 year)
Unemployed
2016 - 2017 (1 year)
Piocho Ranch & Polo Company
2011 - 2016 (5 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.
Compare top advisor firms by metric, firm size, and location.
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")