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John H. Scott

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CRD#: 874365
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Professional summary


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John Harold Scott was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. John had worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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

December 1, 2016 - April 8, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MCKINNEY, TX
Past

November 29, 2016 - April 8, 2020

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MCKINNEY, TX
Past

December 22, 2014 - November 22, 2016

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30184
Princeton, TX
Past

December 12, 2014 - November 22, 2016

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30184
Princeton, TX
Past

February 23, 2011 - December 18, 2014

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

February 15, 2011 - December 18, 2014

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

September 14, 2007 - February 15, 2011

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35371
CLEWISTON, FL
Past

August 15, 2007 - February 15, 2011

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35371
CLEWISTON, FL
Past

July 3, 2007 - August 16, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

May 18, 2007 - August 16, 2007

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

December 20, 2005 - October 31, 2006

COLONIAL BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 111668
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Past

November 26, 2004 - December 12, 2005

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
FT.MYERS, FL
Past

April 3, 2002 - November 30, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 1, 2000 - April 2, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 21, 2000 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 4, 1999 - June 7, 2000

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 27, 1995 - January 4, 1999

ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC

BD
CRD#: 10147
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

September 13, 1993 - July 26, 1995

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 8, 1989 - September 13, 1993

CAL FED INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19631
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

May 11, 1989 - September 1, 1989

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 15, 1987 - August 31, 1988

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

May 28, 1987 - August 6, 1987

PAMCO SECURITIES AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 11028
Past

August 16, 1986 - September 19, 1986

CAPITAL ASSET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14474
Past

November 13, 1985 - June 9, 1986

PLANNED MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14733
Past

April 25, 1985 - November 19, 1985

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
Past

April 12, 1984 - March 20, 1985

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
Past

August 25, 1982 - April 17, 1984

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

November 26, 1979 - August 27, 1982

BOETTCHER & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 101

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


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/12/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/19/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/18/1996
General 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 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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