Joel Almeida
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Joel Almeida, who also goes by Joel A Almeida, Joel Anthony Almeida, Joel Almeida, was a registered financial professional .
Joel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. Joel had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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Experience
June 9, 2020 - October 11, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
May 22, 2020 - October 11, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
November 11, 2019 - April 1, 2020
ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
July 10, 2018 - August 15, 2019
KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
September 1, 2017 - May 29, 2018
ACCELERATED CAPITAL GROUP
May 18, 2017 - August 17, 2017
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
April 10, 2014 - February 7, 2017
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
August 29, 2013 - February 21, 2014
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
November 10, 2010 - September 1, 2011
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
October 15, 2009 - September 29, 2010
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
May 6, 2008 - September 22, 2008
PRINCIPAL FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.
April 30, 2008 - June 19, 2009
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
June 6, 2005 - March 6, 2008
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
April 10, 2003 - June 13, 2005
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
CRD#: 7691 / SEC#: 801-14235, 8-7221
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MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
CRD#: 7691 / SEC#: 801-14235, 8-7221
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SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
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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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