YQ
Yong-sheng Qi
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CRD#: 6768744
YQ
Professional summary
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Yong-sheng Qi, who also goes by Yong Sheng Qi, Steven Qi, Yong-sheng Qi, was a registered financial professional .
Yong-sheng is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2017. Yong-sheng had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Yong Sheng Qi | Steven Qi | Yong-Sheng Qi
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*8265 For profit or not for profit: Name of outside business organization: Yong-sheng Qi Investment related: Rental Address of business: Pittsburg, California 94565 Nature of business: , Position, title, association: , Start date of relationship: 1/10/2019 Number of hours devoted: 0 hour(s) Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: I*9321 For profit or not for profit: Name of outside business organization: Yong-sheng Qi Investment related: Rental Address of business: Brentwood, California 94513 Nature of business: Position, title, association: Start date of relationship: 2/3/2020 Number of hours devoted: 2 hour(s) Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 I* 1701351 For profit or not for profit: Entity For Profit Name of outside business organization: Ultra Giants LLC Investment related: no Address of business: Brentwood, CA, 94513 Nature of business: Limited Liability Company Position, title, association: General Partner/Managing Member Start date of relationship: 02/08/2024 Number of hours devoted: 1 monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: This is the holding LLC of the rental property business, the holding LLC holds the operating LLC, and the operating LLC holds the rental properties. Our family trust will manage the holding LLC. I*1701355 Entity Type, Name of OBA: Entity For ProfitTX SA Giants LLC Address: San AntonioTexas78258 Investment Related: No Compensation: Yes Position, Title, Association: General Partner/Managing Member Employee Start Date: 01/31/2024 No Hours: Monthly No Hours during trading: 0 Duties: This is the operating LLC of my rental business, the holding LLC owns the operating LLC, operating LLC owns the rental properties. And our family trust will manage the holding LLC.The rental business will be managed by my realtor. Me and wife just need to make sure the rent payment are collected every month, and if there is any payment has to be made from us to any third party (e.x. repair and replacement of any appliances)There will be single family home held under the rental property.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
September 20, 2017 - January 2, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
TRACY, CA
Past
September 20, 2017 - January 2, 2025
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
TRACY, CA
Past
June 8, 2017 - June 23, 2017
TD AMERITRADE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 7870
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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)
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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