Jane Lafata
Professional summary
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Jane Lafata, who also goes by Jane Masiello, was a registered financial professional .
Jane is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Jane had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
December 24, 2014 - July 2, 2026
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
December 23, 2014 - July 2, 2026
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
December 5, 2012 - December 1, 2014
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
December 5, 2012 - December 1, 2014
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
December 5, 2012 - December 1, 2014
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
May 2, 2012 - November 27, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
May 2, 2012 - November 27, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
August 29, 2011 - November 30, 2011
R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC
August 29, 2011 - November 30, 2011
R. SEELAUS & CO., LLC
February 18, 2009 - August 31, 2011
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
February 18, 2009 - August 31, 2011
HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.
February 14, 2006 - August 25, 2008
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
February 14, 2006 - August 25, 2008
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
January 19, 2006 - January 20, 2006
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
August 5, 2005 - January 20, 2006
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
June 29, 2004 - February 28, 2005
BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC
March 1, 2002 - June 29, 2004
APEX CLEARING CORPORATION
May 31, 2001 - October 12, 2001
APEX CLEARING CORPORATION
April 25, 2001 - June 18, 2001
QUICK & REILLY, INC.
August 25, 2000 - April 25, 2001
SUMMIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
July 8, 1997 - September 4, 1998
FISERV INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
May 1, 1996 - June 27, 1996
SUMMIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
February 27, 1995 - May 1, 1996
UJB DISCOUNT BROKERAGE CO.
August 20, 1991 - March 18, 1993
UJB DISCOUNT BROKERAGE CO.
October 20, 1987 - August 21, 1989
UJB DISCOUNT BROKERAGE CO.
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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Exams
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | ||
| 11/25/2024 | ||
| 08/24/2023 |
Red Flags
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