James L. Bello
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.
James Lorin Bello, who also goes by James Lorin Bello, James Bello, James Lorin, was a registered financial professional .
James is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. James had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.
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Experience
November 27, 2017 - December 23, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
November 27, 2017 - December 23, 2021
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
October 13, 2017 - November 17, 2017
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
October 11, 2017 - November 17, 2017
VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
November 18, 2016 - October 6, 2017
CORECAP ADVISORS
November 1, 2016 - October 6, 2017
CORECAP INVESTMENTS, LLC
March 12, 2015 - October 31, 2016
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
December 20, 2013 - March 4, 2015
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC
December 3, 2013 - October 31, 2016
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC
April 10, 2013 - December 3, 2013
VANGUARD CAPITAL
July 30, 2003 - December 3, 2013
VANGUARD CAPITAL
Primary Firm SEC Registration

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
CRD#: 7691 / SEC#: 801-14235, 8-7221
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Current 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)
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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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