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Frederic Van Der Grift

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CRD#: 6513929
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Professional summary


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Frederic Van Der Grift, CFP®, who also goes by Frederic Rosengarten Van Der Grift, Frederic Van Der Grift, Frederic Vandergrift, was a registered financial professional .

Frederic is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2015. Frederic had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Frederic Rosengarten Van Der Grift | Frederic Van Der Grift | Frederic Vandergrift

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*122650 For-Profit Organization Name: J&F Restaurant Partners LLC Investment related: Y Address: West Palm Beach, Florida 33480 Nature: LLC,Position: Limited Partner, Start: 5/9/2017 hours: 0 hour(s) Annually trading hours: 0 Duties: This is an LLC that I jointly own with my wife in which we own 1% of Bolay 10 Investors LLC, a restaurant concept. I*122625 Non-Profit Organization Name: Hanley Foundation Investment related: N Address: West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 Nature: Charitable Organization, Position: Director, Start: 3/1/2019 Hours: 10 hour(s) Quarterly Trading hours: 0 Duties: Hanley Foundations mission is to provide substance abuse prevention and education programs for parents, caregivers and school-age children. In addition, the foundation provides financial aid scholarships for people needing treatment. I*122649 For-Profit Organization Name: Papa V Holdings LLC Investment related: Y Address: West Palm each, Florida 33405 Nature: LLC, Position: Limited Partner, Start date: 6/7/2018 Hours: 0 hour(s) Annually Trading hours: 0 Duties: The LLC is jointly owned by myself and my father. It is used as a vehicle to invest in Jefferson Genesys Fund, LP, a cryptocurrency fund.I*128416 For-Profit Organization Name: VDG Partners LLC Investment related: Y Address:Lewes, Delaware 19958 Nature: LLC, Position: General Partner, Start date: 12/12/2019 Hours: 1 hour(s) Quarterly Trading hours: 0 Duties: My mother is setting up a LP that will be comprised of an LLC as the GP. I will be a member of that LLC. I*128415 For-Profit organization Name: Jovan Holdings, LP Investment related: Y Address: Lewes, Delaware 19958 Nature: Limited Partnership, Position: Limited Partner, Start date of relationship: 12/12/2019 Hours: 1 hour(s) Quarterly Trading Hours: 0 Duties: I will be a limited partner in my mother's limited partnership. I*129032 For-Profit Organization Name: Neighborhood Road LLC Investment related: N Address: Northeast Harbor, Maine 04662 Nature: LLC Position: Officer Start: 1/10/2020 Hours: 10 hour(s) Annually, Trading hours: 0 Duties: The entity "Neighborhood Road LLC" is jointly owned by myself and my wife for the purposes of owning a vacation property in Maine. We will rent the property occasionally during the summer. I*129701 Non-Profit Organization Name: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Investment related: N Address: West Palm Beach, Florida 33407 Nature: Charitable Organization, Position: Committee Member, Start: 2/7/20 hours devoted: 2 hour(s) Monthly trading hours: 0 Duties: Golf committee - help get players and people to attend the event through purchasing foursomes and sponsorships. I*132166For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name: 212 East Lakewood LLC Investment related: Y Address: West Palm Beach, Florida 33405 Nature of business: LLC, Position, title, association: Other, manager of llc Start date of relationship: 7/13/2020 Number of hours devoted: 4 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: This is a parcel of land that I am personally buying for my family. I am putting the land in an LLC while the home is being built. I*549290 For profit or not for profit: Entity For Profit Name of outside business organization: The Milner Insurance Group LLC Investment related: N Address of business: North Palm Beach, Florida, 33408 Nature of business: ["Limited Liability Company"] Position, title, association: ["Other"], Start date of relationship: 10/15/2021Number of hours devoted: 0 hour(s) Weekly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: Investor, Investor

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

April 15, 2019 - August 25, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PALM BEACH, FL
Past

April 12, 2019 - August 25, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PALM BEACH, FL
Past

September 28, 2015 - April 17, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
Past

September 4, 2015 - April 17, 2019

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
WEST PALM BEACH, FL

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: 9/24/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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

CRD#: 7691

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