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Donovan Engelbrecht

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CRD#: 5421586
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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.

Donovan Engelbrecht, who also goes by Donovan B Engelbrecht, was a registered financial professional .

Donovan is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Donovan had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

Donovan B Engelbrecht

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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Experience

Past

March 14, 2014 - February 9, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
RALEIGH, NC
Past

March 14, 2014 - February 9, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 2, 2012 - March 11, 2013

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
CARY, NC
Past

December 20, 2011 - March 8, 2013

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
CARY, NC
Past

April 12, 2010 - July 1, 2010

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 5, 2010 - July 1, 2010

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 1, 2008 - June 17, 2008

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
CARY, NC
Past

October 4, 2007 - January 1, 2008

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
CARY, NC

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: 4/9/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/31/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/9/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/25/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 10/3/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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)
MERRILL GUIDED INVESTING BROCHURE (11/14/2025)
MERRILL PERSONAL RETIREMENT STRATEGY (11/14/2025)
MERRILL GUIDED INVESTING WITH ADVISOR BROCHURE (11/14/2025)
MERRILL SMALL BUSINESS 401(K) ADVISORY SERVICE (11/10/2025)
MAA MLPFS 2A FOR SELECT PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS (3/21/2025)
MERRILL EDGE ADVISORY ACCOUNT BROCHURE (3/21/2025)
ADVICE ACCESS BROCHURE (3/21/2025)
MERRILL LYNCH INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT CONSULTING (3/21/2025)
MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT ADVISORY PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/21/2025)
MERRILL LYNCH MANAGED ACCOUNT SERVICE BROCHURE (3/21/2025)
MERRILL LYNCH STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO ADVISOR SERVICE BROCHURE (3/21/2025)

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
Report
08/24/2023
Cover Page
Report
01/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

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