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Renee Patricia Vanek

CFP®
CRD# 1353046·Registered 1986 - 2024
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Renee is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Renee Patricia Vanek, CFP®, who also goes by Renee Patricia Nyhlen, Renee Nyhlen, Renee Nyhlen Vanek, Renee Patricia Vanek, Renee Vanek, was a registered financial advisor. Renee was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1986 - 2024. Renee had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Other Aliases

Renee Patricia Nyhlen, Renee Nyhlen, Renee Nyhlen Vanek, Renee Patricia Vanek, Renee Vanek

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Short Hills, NJ
November 20, 2019 - July 11, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Short Hills, NJ
November 20, 2019 - July 11, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Southington, CT
October 11, 2018 - December 5, 2019
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Southington, CT
October 11, 2018 - December 5, 2019
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Short Hills, NJ
November 3, 2016 - October 9, 2018
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Short Hills, NJ
November 1, 2016 - October 9, 2018
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
RIA
Berlin, CT
January 8, 2015 - October 21, 2016
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
BD
Berlin, CT
January 8, 2015 - October 21, 2016
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 12984
RIA
Basking Ridge, NJ
January 16, 2013 - June 16, 2014
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 12984
BD
Basking Ridge, NJ
January 16, 2013 - June 16, 2014
AFFINITY INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 104296
RIA
Basking Ridge, NJ
July 5, 2007 - April 3, 2013
AFFINITY INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 104296
BD
Basking Ridge, NJ
July 5, 2007 - March 18, 2013
PEOPLE'S SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 13704
RIA
Hartford, CT
November 21, 2005 - June 29, 2007
PEOPLE'S SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 13704
BD
Hartford, CT
April 14, 2003 - June 29, 2007
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
RIA
New Britain, CT
March 4, 2003 - March 31, 2003
CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC·CRD# 15340
BD
St. Cloud, MN
March 4, 2003 - March 31, 2003
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION·CRD# 29604
RIA
New Britain, CT
June 17, 2002 - March 6, 2003
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION·CRD# 29604
BD
Los Angeles, CA
June 28, 2000 - March 6, 2003
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 12984
BD
Appleton, WI
October 2, 1997 - July 5, 2000
PEOPLE'S SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 13704
BD
Bridgeport, CT
May 29, 1991 - September 23, 1997
WALL STREET ACCESS·CRD# 10012
BD
New York, NY
March 22, 1991 - June 11, 1991
ROYAL HUTTON SECURITIES CORP.·CRD# 14489
BD
New York, NY
February 2, 1990 - March 21, 1991
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 12984
BD
Appleton, WI
May 18, 1987 - February 24, 1990
ADVEST, INC.·CRD# 10
BD
May 22, 1986 - May 1, 1987

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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)

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

32,960

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 49 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 49 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

ADVICE ACCESS BROCHURE (9/18/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BAC NORTH AMERICA HOLDING COMPANYSHAREHOLDER—
AXELROD, SUSAN FCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6949587
FAHMY, NANCY MONIRDIRECTOR2689751
HANS, LINDSAY DENARDOSTATE DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR4429443
HEATON, DAVID CARLETON JRCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER5972432
MOONEY, SARA RATHBONECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7616382
SANTANNA, VINCENT C.CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER & FINOP5290525
SCHIMPF, ERIC ADIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, STATE DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL2494318
TYRIE, DAVID CDIRECTOR1740255

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,253,265

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,781,568,171,479

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

613

Civil Event

4

Arbitration

878

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/24/2026Cover PageReport
12/15/2025Cover PageReport
11/25/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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
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BD
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 1995About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1986About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 2002About the Series 53 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 1990About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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