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Andrew A. Britton

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CRD#: 4748207
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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.

Andrew Alstrin Britton, who also goes by Andrew A Britton, Andrew Britton, was a registered financial professional .

Andrew is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. Andrew had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Andrew A Britton | Andrew Britton

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*374647 For profit or not for profit: Entity For Profit Name of outside business organization: Tigger, Inc. Defined Benefit Plan (DBP) Investment related: Y Address of business: Austin, Texas, 78763 Nature of business: ["Corporation"] Position, title, association: ["Other"], Start date of relationship: 12/23/2015 Number of hours devoted: 1 hour(s) Yearly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: Family Held Successor trustee, Successor trustee. Also Beneficiary of plan. LIMITED PARTNER IN FAMILY BUSINESS. NO OPERATING CONTROL. THIS WAS DISCUSSED WHEN I WAS HIRED AS WELL IN MY FILE. THESE ALL RELATED TO ESTATE PLANNING DONE BY MY PARENTS AND REPRESENT ENTITIES OVER WHICH I HAVE NO CONTROL. I AM THE EXECUTOR OF THE WILL FOR [REDACTED] AND HOLD HIS FINANCIAL AND MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR USE IN EMERGENCIES.; BRITTON GREY DESIGN, LLC LOCATED IN DENVER, CO 80209; OWNER OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPE FIRM. DAVID IS A DESIGNER AND WILL HANDLE THE WORK. MY ROLE IS TO MANAGE THE ACCOUNTING BOOKS. WE WILL OWN THE ENTITY 50/50 EFFECTIVE 05/21/2010; I*89328,For-Profit Organization, 5B Partnership, Ltd., N, Austin, Texas 78763,Family Business,N, Family Held, 12/23/2015, 1 hour(s) Annually, 0, Vice President of family partnership I*89330, For-Profit Organization, Galveston International Ltd, N, Austin, Texas 78763, Family Business, N, Family Held, 12/23/2015, 1 hour(s) Annually, 0, Vice President of family company I*89331 For-Profit Organization Professional Lazer Graphix, Ltd N Austin, Texas 78763 Family Business, Family Held, 12/23/2015 1 hour(s) Annually 0 Vice President of family company I*89324 Non-Profit Organization Sacre Family Foundation, Inc. N Austin, Texas 78763 Family Business, N Fami I*89325, For-Profit Organization, Tigger, Inc, N, Austin, Texas 78763, Family Business, N, Family Held, 12/23/2015, 1 hour(s) Annually, 0, Director and Vice President of family company I*442863 For profit or not for profit: Entity For Profit Name of outside business organization: Britton Grey Design, LLC Investment related: N Address of business: Dallas, Texas, 75220 Nature of business: ["Limited Liability Company"] Position, title, association: ["Officer","Director","Owner"], Start date of relationship: 6/1/2010 Number of hours devoted: 1 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: , My partner (David Grey) and I want to start an interior design and architectural landscape firm. David is a designer and will handle the work. My role is to manage the accounting books, invoices, etc... We will own the entity 50/50. I*126700 For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: Tigger, Inc. 401K Plan Investment related: Y Address of business: Austin, Texas 78763 Nature of business: Family Business, Position, title, association: , Start date of relationship: 1/1/2019 Number of hours devoted: 3 hour(s) Quarterly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 1 Duties: Family is terminating pension plan. As part of that, will roll distribution for father, Ronald Britton, into a new 401K. Plan is not yet set up but will have effective date of plan is 1/1/19 although rollover will not happen until after 12/1/19. I*374632 For profit or not for profit: Entity For Profit Name of outside business organization: GSG Energy Crop Investment related: N Address of business: Austin, Texas, 78763 Nature of business: ["S Corporation"] Position, title, association: ["Officer","Director","Owner"], Start date of relationship: 12/23/2015 Number of hours devoted: 1 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: , Director & Vice President of Family company. handle financials on Quicken, work with CPA on tax returns, work with FA on investments, handle any business decisions with my sister (other 50% owner) that arise. I*374644 For profit or not for profit: Name of outside business organization: Rohill Operating Co, Ltd Inv

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 14, 2004 - September 13, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 25, 2004 - September 13, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
DALLAS, TX

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/13/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERRILL LYNCH FIDUCIARY ADVISORY SERVICES (12/3/2025)

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
11/25/2024
Cover Page
08/24/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

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