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William K. Bischoff

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CRD#: 1341526
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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William Kurt Bischoff was a registered financial professional .

William is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. William had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

February 17, 2016 - September 20, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Past

January 6, 2016 - September 20, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
Past

January 2, 2014 - December 28, 2015

ICAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 118219
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 22, 2013 - December 11, 2013

SGMA CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED

BD
CRD#: 135327
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 2, 2012 - May 7, 2013

ACADEMY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17433
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 2012 - September 14, 2012

ICAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 118219
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 2, 2011 - December 20, 2011

UPHOLD SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 34071
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 3, 2010 - March 1, 2011

ICAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 118219
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 17, 2002 - November 22, 2006

FHN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 46346
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

July 10, 2002 - February 8, 2010

FTN EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 119625
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 8, 2000 - November 18, 2002

FHN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 46346
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 16, 1999 - March 1, 2000

TRUIST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6271
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 2, 1997 - June 17, 1999

ABN AMRO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 15776
STAMFORD, CT
Past

February 21, 1995 - January 2, 1997

THE CHICAGO CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 1449
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 18, 1994 - February 17, 1995

ABN AMRO SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6540
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 5, 1988 - December 21, 1993

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

November 18, 1987 - July 14, 1988

DAIWA CAPITAL MARKETS AMERICA INC.

BD
CRD#: 1576
Past

February 21, 1985 - November 18, 1987

FREIMARK BLAIR & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13079

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


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/11/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 7/31/1987
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

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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