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Jean M. Champagne

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CRD#: 6826986
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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.

Jean Marie Champagne, who also goes by Jean Champagne, was a registered financial professional .

Jean is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2017. Jean had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Jean Champagne

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.
BV&R, LLC Not-investment related Business address is my residential address This is a legal and business consulting firm. Owner/Manager 02/2011 0-5 hours per month 0 hours during trading hours The business is dormant; I have resigned from representing my existing clients. Gulf LED II, LLC Not investment-related Business address is my residential address. This is a commercial property LED retrofit lighting company. CEO 02/2014 0-5 hours per month 0-5 hours during trading hours My partners operate the company. I*107214 For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: Landson Adjusting Group Investment related: N Address of business: Pensacola, Florida 32502 Nature of business: LLC, Position, title, association: Owner, Start date of relationship: 1/1/2015 Number of hours devoted: 2 hour(s) Monthly Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: This is a catastrophe insurance adjusting firm. I own a small piece off it and assisted in its creation. My co-owners are insurance adjusters with whom I worked on the BP Oil Spill. I have no active role. I*108595 FOR PROFIT OR NOT FOR PROFIT: FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION NAME OF OUTSIDE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION: EMBRASSE, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: N ADDRESS OF BUSINESS: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 701242951 NATURE OF BUSINESS: LLC, POSITION, TITLE, ASSOCIATION: OWNER, START DATE OF RELATIONSHIP: 11/2/2012 NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED: 0 HOUR(S) ANNUALLY NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: THIS IS AN LLC THAT HOLDS CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM MY PARENTS' ESTATES. I AM A PASSIVE MEMBER AND HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITIES. I*107213 FOR PROFIT OR NOT FOR PROFIT: FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION NAME OF OUTSIDE BUSINESS ORGANIZATION: BV&R, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: N ADDRESS OF BUSINESS: COVINGTON, LOUISIANA 704338165 NATURE OF BUSINESS: LLC, POSITION, TITLE, ASSOCIATION: OWNER, START DATE OF RELATIONSHIP: 1/1/2011 NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED: 10 HOUR(S) MONTHLY NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 DUTIES: BUSINESS AND FORENSIC CONSULTING I*70621 For profit or not for profit: Non-Profit Financial Institutions Name of outside business organization: University of Florida Foundation Investment related: N Address of business: Gainesville, Florida 32611 Nature of business: UFF raises and invests money to support the Univer, Position, title, association: Advisory Board Member, Start date of relationship: 10/14/2017 Number of hours devoted: 10 hour(s) Annually Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: I am a graduate and this is very prominent

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

July 12, 2018 - May 19, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 4, 2017 - May 19, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
HOUSTON, TX

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: 2/20/2018
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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