Brian J. Drum
Professional summary
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Brian Joseph Drum was a registered financial professional .
Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Brian had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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Experience
May 21, 2013 - April 8, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
May 21, 2013 - April 8, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
June 1, 2009 - June 18, 2013
MORGAN STANLEY
June 1, 2009 - June 18, 2013
MORGAN STANLEY
February 21, 2006 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
February 21, 2006 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
May 2, 2002 - February 21, 2006
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED
September 22, 2000 - February 21, 2006
LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED
October 18, 1994 - January 5, 2000
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
October 18, 1994 - September 27, 2000
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
August 18, 1993 - April 21, 1994
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
May 21, 1993 - August 10, 1993
LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.
November 12, 1990 - October 18, 1991
JJC SECURITIES CO., INC.
September 1, 1989 - April 6, 1990
ROTAN MOSLE INC.
October 17, 1988 - August 1, 1989
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
November 12, 1987 - May 18, 1988
FINANCIAL SQUARE PARTNERS
August 20, 1985 - August 7, 1986
ROONEY, PACE INC.
March 19, 1985 - August 1, 1989
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
CRD#: 7691 / SEC#: 801-14235, 8-7221
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Current Firm

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
CRD#: 7691 / SEC#: 801-14235, 8-7221
Contact information
SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BAC NORTH AMERICA HOLDING COMPANY | SHAREHOLDER | |
| AXELROD, SUSAN F | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6949587 |
| FAHMY, NANCY MONIR | DIRECTOR | 2689751 |
| GELLENE, MATTHEW THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1977160 |
| HANS, LINDSAY DENARDO | STATE DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR | 4429443 |
| HEATON, DAVID CARLETON JR | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 5972432 |
| MOONEY, SARA RATHBONE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 7616382 |
| SABBIA, LORNA ROSE | DIRECTOR | 1873495 |
| SANTANNA, VINCENT C. | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER & FINOP | 5290525 |
| SCHIMPF, ERIC A | DIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, STATE DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL | 2494318 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,085,811 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,511,090,925,436 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 610 |
| Civil Event | 4 |
| Arbitration | 878 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2024 | ||
| 08/24/2023 | ||
| 01/27/2023 |
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