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Matthew J. Dolan

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CRD#: 7271514
MD

Professional summary

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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Matthew Jackson Dolan, who also goes by Matthew Jackson Dolan, Matthew J Dolan, was a registered financial professional .

Matthew is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2021. Matthew had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Biography

I will partner with you to understand your short and long-term goals and to help you build a financial plan that is customized to meet your needs.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Matthew Jackson Dolan | Matthew J Dolan

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

Education

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Finance

2020

Experience

Past

February 1, 2024 - December 4, 2025

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

January 23, 2024 - December 4, 2025

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Past

July 11, 2022 - December 14, 2022

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
TROY, MI
Past

November 15, 2021 - December 12, 2022

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
TROY, MI

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
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/30/2021
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 11/14/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 7/19/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

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 INVESTMENT ADVISORY PROGRAM BROCHURE (1/5/2026)
MERRILL LYNCH FIDUCIARY ADVISORY SERVICES (12/3/2025)
MERRILL GUIDED INVESTING BROCHURE (11/14/2025)
MERRILL PERSONAL RETIREMENT STRATEGY (11/14/2025)
MERRILL GUIDED INVESTING WITH ADVISOR BROCHURE (11/14/2025)
MERRILL SMALL BUSINESS 401(K) ADVISORY SERVICE (11/10/2025)
MAA MLPFS 2A FOR SELECT PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS (3/21/2025)
ADVICE ACCESS BROCHURE (3/21/2025)
MERRILL LYNCH INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT CONSULTING (3/21/2025)
MERRILL EDGE ADVISORY ACCOUNT BROCHURE (3/21/2025)
MERRILL LYNCH STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO ADVISOR SERVICE BROCHURE (3/21/2025)
MERRILL LYNCH MANAGED ACCOUNT SERVICE BROCHURE (3/21/2025)

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
12/15/2025
Cover Page
Report
11/25/2024
Cover Page
Report
08/24/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Investment ConsultantCRD#: 7691

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