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Nancy Dowling

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CRD#: 4435552
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Nancy Dowling

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.

Nancy Dowling, who also goes by Nancy Ellen Dowling Ms, Nancy Ellen Dowling, Nancy E Dowling, was a registered financial professional .

Nancy is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Nancy had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Aliases


Nancy Ellen Dowling Ms | Nancy Ellen Dowling | Nancy E Dowling

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*1491294 For profit or not for profit: Entity Charitable Name of outside business organization: Shore Medical Center Investment related: No Address of business: Somers Point, New Jersey, 08244 Nature of business: Hospital or Healthcare System Position, title, association: Employee Start date of relationship: 9/19/2023 Number of hours devoted: 8 hours Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: Liaison for donors when they need to access the Emergency Department I*: 2498309 Entity Type: Rental Property Name of OBA: Rental Property 1 Address: Ocean City, NJ 08226 Investment Related: No Position, Title, Association: Sole Owner Employee Start Date: 06/21/2025 Number of Hours: 2 hrs mthly Number of Hours during trading: 0 Duties: Owner of rental property

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

May 8, 2025 - August 3, 2026

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ
Past

May 8, 2025 - August 3, 2026

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ
Past

October 4, 2023 - May 7, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ
Past

October 3, 2023 - May 7, 2024

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ
Past

September 29, 2022 - April 19, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
OCEAN CITY, NJ
Past

August 29, 2022 - April 19, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
OCEAN CITY, NJ
Past

March 12, 2007 - May 29, 2007

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
MARLTON, NJ
Past

March 12, 2007 - May 29, 2007

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
MARLTON, NJ
Past

March 12, 2007 - May 29, 2007

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
MARLTON, NJ
Past

March 29, 2006 - December 7, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ
Past

March 29, 2006 - December 7, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ
Past

March 14, 2006 - March 28, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
MARLTON, NJ
Past

February 13, 2006 - March 28, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
MARLTON, NJ
Past

February 10, 2004 - January 3, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LINWOOD, NJ
Past

February 4, 2004 - January 3, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 1, 2002 - July 2, 2002

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

August 27, 2001 - June 1, 2002

PNC BROKERAGE CORP

BD
CRD#: 34671
PITTSBURGH, PA

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/28/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/29/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
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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