Ronald J. Coleson
Professional summary
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Ronald Jean Coleson was a registered financial professional .
Ronald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1959. Ronald had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 5, Series 1, Series 4, Series 40 and Series 12 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
September 7, 1989 - June 12, 2014
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
September 1, 1989 - June 12, 2014
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
July 18, 1984 - February 12, 1985
SCHNEIDER, BERNET & HICKMAN, INC.
December 3, 1981 - August 8, 1989
THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.
March 19, 1981 - November 5, 1981
BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED
January 5, 1981 - March 2, 1981
SCHNEIDER, BERNET & HICKMAN, INC.
September 26, 1978 - January 5, 1981
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
May 26, 1978 - September 26, 1978
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.
October 13, 1977 - June 22, 1978
HODGDON & COMPANY
April 6, 1959 - November 18, 1975
HORNBLOWER & WEEKS - HEMPHILL, NOYES INCORPORATED
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
Series 5
Date: 2/24/1986
Interest Rate Options ExaminationSeries 1
Date: 4/6/1959
Registered Representative ExaminationSeries 40
Date: 11/30/1972
Registered Principal ExaminationSeries 12
Date: 10/14/1966
NYSE Branch Manager 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2024 | ||
| 08/24/2023 | ||
| 01/27/2023 |
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