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Donna Lail

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

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About Donna Lail

Donna Lail is a financial advisor who has been in the industry since 1992. She currently works for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Donna has a wide range of experience in the industry, having previously worked for several other firms, including M&T Securities, Inc., PNC Investments, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc., Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Fort Washington Brokerage Services, Inc., CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., MetLife Securities Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, H&R Block Financial Advisors, Inc., PRUCO Securities Corporation, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, American Express Financial Advisors Inc., and IDS Life Insurance Company. Donna holds Series 63, 65, 66, 7, 9, and 10 licenses. She is registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and is also registered with the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Firm Information

Donna Lail is currently registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., established in 1958, is a corporation headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. They offer a wide range of financial services, including portfolio management for individuals and businesses, pension consulting, and educational seminars. They are registered with the SEC and in all 50 states, with over 26,000 investment advisor representatives and registered representatives. Their services target high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, and insurance companies. They manage assets exceeding $1 trillion, demonstrating their extensive experience in the financial industry.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

ONE BRYANT PARK

NEW YORK, NY 10036

$1.27T

Assets Under Management

16,965

Total Clients

25,158

Total Financial Advisors

Services Offered

Advisors offer a broad range of advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and investment companies. These services provide professional guidance and personalized strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.

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pension consulting services

Guidance on pension options to ensure a secure financial future.

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educational seminars & workshops

Seminars designed to boost your financial literacy and investment knowledge.

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selection of other advisors

Helps you choose top advisors aligned with your financial goals.

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portfolio management for businesses

Custom portfolio management strategies for businesses to achieve long-term growth.

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portfolio management for individuals

Personalized portfolio management to meet individual financial objectives.

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performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Fee Structure

Advisors may be compensated through a variety of fee structures, offering flexibility and transparency. This allows clients to choose the arrangement that best aligns with their financial objectives.

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fixed fees

Set rates for specific services, regardless of time or assets managed.

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commissions

Earned based on transactions or products sold.

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percentage of assets

A percentage of the total value of assets under management is charged.

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Donna Lail’s Registration & Firm History

MD

08/01/2019 - Present

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. (FREDERICK MD)

MD

03/30/2016 - 12/19/2017

M&T SECURITIES, INC. (NOTTINGHAM MD)

IN

07/25/2013 - 03/02/2016

PNC INVESTMENTS (MERRILLVILLE IN)

IL

04/24/2012 - 05/23/2013

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC (CHICAGO IL)

IN

09/15/2010 - 11/03/2011

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC (MERRILLVILLE IN)

IN

07/14/2009 - 08/18/2010

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. (CARMEL IN)

MN

10/10/2005 - 08/05/2008

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (MINNEAPOLIS MN)

OH

05/12/2005 - 07/26/2005

FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. (CINCINNATI OH)

IA

08/20/2003 - 11/05/2004

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. (WAVERLY IA)

MA

10/18/2001 - 04/01/2003

METLIFE SECURITIES INC. (SPRINGFIELD MA)

NY

10/18/2001 - 04/01/2003

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (NEW YORK NY)

MI

02/24/1999 - 09/12/2001

H&R BLOCK FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. (DETROIT MI)

NJ

06/18/1991 - 01/27/1999

PRUCO SECURITIES CORPORATION (NEWARK NJ)

NJ

06/18/1991 - 12/10/1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA (NEWARK NJ)

MN

01/01/1991 - 04/22/1991

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC. (MINNEAPOLIS MN)

MN

01/01/1991 - 04/22/1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (MINNEAPOLIS MN)

NY

10/19/1988 - 05/03/1990

DEAN WITTER REYNOLDS INC. (PURCHASE NY)

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Licenses & Designations

BOTH

Issued 08/16/2013

Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination

IA

Issued 03/20/2001

Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

BC

Issued 12/14/1988

Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

BC

Issued 10/29/2021

Series 10 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

BC

Issued 06/18/2021

Series 9 - General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

BC

Issued 10/01/2018

SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination

BC

Issued 10/15/1988

Series 7 - General Securities Representative Examination

State Registrations

Active

Inactive

SRO Registrations

C

Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.

C

Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

C

Cboe Exchange, Inc.

F

FINRA

I

Investors' Exchange LLC

N

Nasdaq Stock Market

N

New York Stock Exchange

Disclosures

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