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Edward T. Rush

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CRD#: 812872
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Professional summary

Edward Thomas Rush was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1975. Prior to being barred, Edward had worked at 9 firms, which includes MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED, ESCALATOR SECURITIES INC., INVESTORS CENTER INC., VANDERBILT SECURITIES INC., LEHMAN BROTHERS INC., GIBRALTAR SECURITIES CO., NORTHFIELD INVESTMENTS INC., HAMILTON/COOKE & CO. INC., MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INC..

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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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

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None

Experience

Past

January 26, 1990 - March 21, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 5, 1989 - August 5, 1989

ESCALATOR SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16985
Past

November 6, 1987 - March 10, 1989

INVESTORS CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14670
HAUPPAGUE, NY
Past

May 8, 1986 - November 10, 1987

VANDERBILT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14280
Past

December 27, 1984 - April 29, 1986

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

March 28, 1979 - January 2, 1985

GIBRALTAR SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 7093
Past

June 16, 1978 - April 30, 1979

NORTHFIELD INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7621
Past

August 15, 1977 - January 28, 1980

HAMILTON/COOKE & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7209
Past

September 25, 1975 - September 8, 1977

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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
Series 63
Date: 9/23/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 3/5/1990
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/20/1975
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 53
Date: 3/11/1987
Municipal Securities Principal 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

CRD#: 7691

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