Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
● SEC registered since 1978CRD 7691SEC# 801-14235New York, NY
Reg. AUM
$1,781.57B
Employees
32,960
Accounts
3,253,265
Location
New York, NY
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated assets under management
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated is a registered investment adviser overseen by the SEC based in New York, NY. The firm has been registered since 1978. It reports $1,781.6 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs 32,960 people.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated owners & executives
11 reported| Name | Title | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bac North America Holding Company Control | Shareholder | Over 75% | 2015 |
| David Carleton Jr Heaton | Chief Legal Officer | Under 5% | 2019 |
| Eric A Schimpf Control | Director & Chief Executive Officer, State Designated Principal | Under 5% | 2023 |
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Join to unlock · $37/moFrequently asked questions
How much does Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated manage?
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated reports $1,781.6 billion in regulatory assets under management on its Form ADV.
How many employees does Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated have?
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated reports 32,960 employees.
Where is Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated located?
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated is based in New York, NY and has been SEC-registered since 1978.
Does Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated disclose fund performance?
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated is not required to publicly disclose fund returns. Form ADV filings include assets, ownership, and service providers, shown above.
Contact & registration
| Address | One Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036 |
| Phone | 800-637-7455 |
| Fax | 980-233-7021 |
| Office hours | 9 a.m. To 5 p.m. |
| SEC region | New York Regional Office (NYRO) |
| CIK | 728612 |
| Discloses disciplinary history | Yes |
Regulatory AUM
$1,781.57B▲ 40%
Jan '25Form ADV, monthlyJun '26
How this firm compares
Regulatory AUMTop 1%
Larger than 99% of 16,271 advisers
EmployeesTop 1%
More than 99% of 16,825 advisers
Assets under management
$1,781.57Bregulatory AUM
Discretionary $441.3BNon-discretionary $1,340.27B