Bernard J. Orbach
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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Bernard Joseph Orbach was a registered financial professional .
Bernard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. Bernard had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 5, PC and Series 1 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Experience
July 19, 2011 - December 3, 2013
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
July 19, 2011 - December 3, 2013
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
June 1, 2009 - August 4, 2011
MORGAN STANLEY
July 31, 1993 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
April 11, 1988 - July 31, 1993
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
April 27, 1977 - April 11, 1988
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC
August 27, 1976 - July 8, 1977
BACHE HALSEY STUART INC.
February 27, 1976 - August 27, 1976
BACHE & CO INCORPORATED
October 11, 1974 - February 27, 1976
BACHE & CO., INCORPORATED
January 28, 1974 - December 1, 1974
DEAN WITTER & CO. INCORPORATED
March 11, 1969 - April 22, 1974
DUPONT WALSTON, INCORPORATED
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
Series 5
Date: 10/2/1981
Interest Rate Options ExaminationPC
Date: 6/30/1977
AMEX Put and Call ExamSeries 1
Date: 3/7/1969
Registered 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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