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Thomas K. Vandell

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CRD#: 1237661
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Professional summary


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Thomas Kimberly Vandell, who also goes by Tom Vandell, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Thomas had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tom Vandell

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
I*133751 For-Profit Organization Name: Xpress Technical Services Investment related: Y Address of business: Oakdale, California 95361 Start: 2/1/2017 Hours: 40/month, trading hours 0 Duties: This is a sub-chapter "S" Corp; identical in structure to the existing Xpress Auto Services. I*133474 For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name: IED; Industrial Electrical Contracting Investment related: N Address of business: Sacramento, California 95826 Nature of business: S-Corp. Position Start date: 3/1/2020 Hours: 20 hour(s) Monthly trading hours: 0 Duties: IEC is a commercial electrical contractor; existing and target clients are fueling stations (ga I*69993 For-Profit Organization Clean Car Inc. Investment related: N Sonora, California 95370 Corporation, Owner, 10/5/2005 trading hours: 0 Automotive services: we operate a single carwash at this address. I am a co-owner (own half the stock in Clear Car) and carry the title of Corp Secretary. I have no day-to-day involvement I*69996 For-Profit Organization Xpress Auto Services Investment related: N Standard, California 95373 Corporation, Officer, 10/5/2005 Number of hours devoted: 10 hour(s) Quarterly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Corporate Umbrella for three related automobile service businesses located in Sonora, CA., Jackson CA., and Sacramento, CA I*71872 For-Profit Organization Name: Y and Vandell Tenants in common Investment related: N Address of business: Sonora, California 95370 Nature of business: General Partnership, Position: General Partner, Start date: 10/5/2005 Number of hours devoted: 0 hour(s) Annually Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: Single purpose commercail real estate I*71875 For-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: Y and Vandell Tenants in-common Investment related: N Address of business: Sonora, California 95370 Nature of business: General Partnership, Position: General Partner, Start date: 10/5/2005 Number of hours devoted: 0 hour(s) Annually Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: Two buildings on a single parcel; one houses a car wash and the other a single bay quick lube I*107437 For-Profit Organization Rancho Murieta Country Club Investment related: N Rancho Murieta, California 95683 Corporation, Committee Member, 7/24/2017 Number of hours devoted: 3 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 The Rancho Murieta Country Club (RMCC) is governed by an elected Board of Directors. The RMCC Finance Committee is a) a volunteer position, b) approved and appointed by the RMCC Board of Directors, c) has no financial authority I*114457 For-Profit Organization Car Wash Technology Investment related: Y Oakdale, California 95361 S-Corp, Officer, 9/1/2016 Number of hours: 20 hour(s) Monthly trading hours: 0 CWT (Car Wash Technology is a dba. The company was acquired under our umbrella firm Xpress auto Services - who owned Jackson Lube and Wash and the Big O Tires Franchise. Xpress currently owns Sonora Express Lube and Wash and CWT) I*10049 For profit or not for profit: Name: Vandell / York Tenants-in-common Investment related: Address of business: Jackson, California 95642 Nature of business: Position, title, association: , Start date of relationship: 8/1/2020 Number of hours devoted & trading hours: 0 hour(s) I*10048 For profit or not for profit: Name: Vandell / York Tenants-in-common Investment related: Address of business: Sacramento, California 95826 Nature of business: , Position, title, association: , Start date of relationship: 6/10/2020 Number of hours devoted: 5 hour(s) trading hours: 0 Duties: I*8007 For profit

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 31, 2014 - January 5, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

January 31, 2014 - January 5, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

January 3, 2011 - February 4, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
EL DORADO HILLS, CA
Past

January 3, 2011 - February 4, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
EL DORADO HILLS, CA
Past

June 26, 2006 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

June 26, 2006 - January 3, 2011

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

September 16, 1997 - June 28, 2006

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 665
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

September 30, 1996 - June 28, 2006

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

April 27, 1990 - October 4, 1996

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

June 6, 1989 - May 16, 1990

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 24, 1984 - June 26, 1989

M.L. STERN & CO., LLC.

BD
CRD#: 8327

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH | MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED | MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INC.

CRD#: 7691 / SEC#: 801-14235, 8-7221

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/1978 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/28/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH | MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED | MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INC.

CRD#: 7691 / SEC#: 801-14235, 8-7221

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/1978 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036
Mailing Address
150 N College St Nc1-028-29-04, Charlotte, NC 28255
Phone number
(800) 637-7455
Established
Delaware since 11/10/1958
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
33,689

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERRILL LYNCH FIDUCIARY ADVISORY SERVICES (12/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BAC NORTH AMERICA HOLDING COMPANYSHAREHOLDER
AXELROD, SUSAN FCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6949587
FAHMY, NANCY MONIRDIRECTOR2689751
GELLENE, MATTHEW THOMASDIRECTOR1977160
HANS, LINDSAY DENARDOSTATE DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR4429443
HEATON, DAVID CARLETON JRCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER5972432
MOONEY, SARA RATHBONECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7616382
SABBIA, LORNA ROSEDIRECTOR1873495
SANTANNA, VINCENT C.CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER & FINOP5290525
SCHIMPF, ERIC ADIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, STATE DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL2494318

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,085,811
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,511,090,925,436

Disclosures


Regulatory Event610
Civil Event4
Arbitration878

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/25/2024
Cover Page
08/24/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

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