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Nicholas Versetto

Nicholas Versetto

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CRD#: 5438987
Nicholas Versetto

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.

Nicholas Versetto, who also goes by Nicholas J Versetto III, Nicholas J Versetto, Nicholas Joseph Versetto, was a registered financial professional .

Nicholas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2007. Nicholas had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Nicholas J Versetto Iii | Nicholas J Versetto | Nicholas Joseph Versetto

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*135033 For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: BSO Properties LLC Investment related: N Address of business: Frankfort, Illinois 60423 Nature of business: LLC Position, title, association: Owner, Start date of relationship: 10/6/2015 Number of hours devoted: 20 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: BSO Properties owns and manages rental properties in Illinois. I*135035 For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: Hole in One Holdings INC. Investment related: N Address of business: Frankfort, Illinois 60423 Nature of business: Corporation Position, title, association: Owner, Start date of relationship: 8/26/2019 Number of hours devoted: 20 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: Manage a local restaurant in Oak Forest, IL named Doug's Dogs I*135036 For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: Caddyshack Properties LLC Investment related: Y Address of business: Frankfort, Illinois 60423 Nature of business: LLC, Position, title, association: Owner, Start date of relationship: 9/19/2019 Number of hours devoted: 10 hour(s) Quarterly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: Entity that owns commercial property located at 6200 w 159th st. Oak Forest, IL 60452 Rental Property- Tinley Park, IL 60487; Affiliation started 10/01/2015; Title: Landlord; Duties: Collect rent, market properties, maintenance; No time devoted during security trading hours; Mokena, IL 60448; Affiliation started 10/01/2015; Title: Landlord; Duties: Collect rent, market properties, maintenance; No time devoted during security trading hours; 50 hours are devoted to the business each month outside of security trading hours. ///// Rental Property-Orland Hills, IL 60487; Affiliation started 10/01/2015; Title: Landlord; Duties: Collect rent, market properties, maintenance; No time devoted during security trading hours; 50 hours are devoted to the business each month outside of security trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

March 24, 2021 - October 27, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
Past

November 30, 2020 - October 27, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
Past

February 26, 2020 - November 27, 2020

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
Chicago, IL
Past

August 14, 2019 - November 27, 2020

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Chicago, IL
Past

October 30, 2018 - August 2, 2019

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 205
Lake Forest, IL
Past

December 14, 2015 - April 26, 2018

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

December 19, 2011 - September 23, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
WESTERN SPRINGS, IL
Past

December 5, 2007 - November 8, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
LA GRANGE, IL

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
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/26/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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

Financial AdvisorCRD#: 7691

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