Michael R. Steif
Professional summary
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Michael Robert Steif was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1970. Michael had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, 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
March 20, 2013 - April 1, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
May 22, 2009 - April 1, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
June 2, 2000 - June 4, 2009
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
March 16, 1987 - June 8, 2000
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC
November 22, 1977 - April 14, 1987
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
November 17, 1976 - November 22, 1977
SHEARSON HAYDEN STONE INC.
November 8, 1974 - November 17, 1976
SHEARSON HAYDEN STONE INC.
October 26, 1973 - November 8, 1974
HAYDEN STONE INC.
March 29, 1973 - October 26, 1973
H. HENTZ & CO., INC.
December 19, 1972 - April 20, 1973
PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.
September 1, 1971 - January 20, 1973
A. C. KLUGER & CO.
February 3, 1970 - June 13, 1972
KERN SECURITIES CORP
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
PC
Date: 5/31/1977
AMEX Put and Call ExamSeries 1
Date: 11/13/1961
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | ||
| 11/25/2024 | ||
| 08/24/2023 |
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