Michael W. Thomas
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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Michael Wayne Thomas, who also goes by Mike Thomas, was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 72, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
October 23, 2009 - February 2, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
October 23, 2009 - February 2, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
January 1, 1998 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
January 1, 1998 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
June 24, 1993 - January 1, 1998
NATIONSSECURITIES
April 6, 1992 - July 1, 1993
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
March 16, 1989 - November 1, 1991
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
March 16, 1989 - November 1, 1991
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
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
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative ExaminationSeries 7TO
Date: 11/17/2022
General Securities Representative ExaminationCurrent 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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