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Kathy M. Lutka

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CRD#: 3223880
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Kathy M Lutka

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.

Kathy M Lutka, who also goes by Kathy Ann Knefel, Kathy Mayo Lutka, Kathleen Mayo, Kathy Ann Mayo, Kathy Ann Revak, was a registered financial professional .

Kathy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Kathy had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


Kathy Ann Knefel | Kathy Mayo Lutka | Kathleen Mayo | Kathy Ann Mayo | Kathy Ann Revak

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


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None

Experience


Past

February 2, 2010 - March 2, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
RIVERSIDE, CA
Past

January 29, 2010 - March 2, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
RIVERSIDE, CA
Past

October 3, 2007 - February 8, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
BEAUMONT, CA
Past

October 2, 2007 - February 8, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
BEAUMONT, CA
Past

May 29, 2007 - October 4, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
HEMET, CA
Past

May 29, 2007 - October 4, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
HEMET, CA
Past

January 3, 2006 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
HEMET, CA
Past

December 19, 2005 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
HEMET, CA
Past

August 4, 2003 - January 17, 2006

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
TEMECULA, CA
Past

October 2, 2002 - January 4, 2006

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 12, 2000 - September 25, 2002

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
TEMECULA, CA
Past

December 16, 1999 - September 25, 2002

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 16, 1999 - September 25, 2002

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 6, 1999 - November 15, 1999

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ

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


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/17/2000
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)


FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT ADVISORY PROGRAM BROCHURE (1/5/2026)

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
12/15/2025
Cover Page
11/25/2024
08/24/2023

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Company Information


MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

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