Alan Samaha
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.
Alan Samaha, CFP®, who also goes by Ala S Samaha, Ala Samaha, was a registered financial professional .
Alan is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2008. Alan had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Start date: 2010
Experience
September 30, 2013 - February 3, 2022
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
September 27, 2013 - February 3, 2022
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
May 13, 2011 - October 3, 2013
MORGAN STANLEY
May 6, 2011 - October 3, 2013
MORGAN STANLEY
May 4, 2010 - December 1, 2010
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
May 4, 2010 - December 1, 2010
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
October 15, 2009 - December 31, 2011
ARLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT
November 26, 2008 - February 12, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
October 31, 2008 - February 12, 2009
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH 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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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)
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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