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Kyle M. Wheel

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CRD#: 2299276
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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.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kyle M Wheel, who also goes by Kyle Mark Wheel, was a registered financial professional .

Kyle is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Kyle had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kyle Mark Wheel

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
I*128215 For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: Apex Capital Holdings Investment related: Y Address of business: Essex Junction,, Vermont 05452 Nature of business: LLC, Position, title, association: Family Held, Start date of relationship: 1/1/2020 Number of hours devoted: 10 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 10 Duties: To make investments in commercial real estate and privately owned businesses. The real estate holdings will generate rental income. Privately held business would be the possible development and marketing of a safety device for cyclists on the road.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 8, 2001 - September 13, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BURLINGTON, VT
Past

November 29, 2000 - September 13, 2023

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BURLINGTON, VT
Past

September 18, 1996 - November 20, 2000

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

July 1, 1996 - September 18, 1996

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

January 29, 1995 - July 1, 1996

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

April 21, 1994 - January 25, 1995

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

April 14, 1993 - April 25, 1994

FIMCO SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30343
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
Past

November 27, 1992 - March 23, 1993

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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: 6/18/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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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