Eric M. Nichols
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.
Eric Marshall Nichols was a registered financial professional .
Eric is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. Eric had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, PC, Series 1 and Series 12 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
February 27, 2003 - March 2, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
February 10, 2003 - March 2, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
December 20, 1993 - December 1, 1994
CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.
June 11, 1979 - October 25, 1989
WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.
November 1, 1978 - September 6, 1979
LOEB PARTNERS
February 24, 1978 - December 6, 1978
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
January 9, 1970 - February 24, 1978
REYNOLDS SECURITIES, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
CRD#: 7691 / SEC#: 801-14235, 8-7221
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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Exams
PC
Date: 2/13/1980
AMEX Put and Call ExamSeries 1
Date: 8/15/1969
Registered Representative ExaminationSeries 12
Date: 6/11/1979
NYSE Branch Manager 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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