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LOURDEZ CORTEZ
CRD#: 3143360
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Investment Adviser
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Broker
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDCRD#: 7691 45 WILLIAM ST
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Registration History
20002002200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026IAMERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER ... (CRD# 7691)2009 - Present (16 years)BMERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER ... (CRD# 7691)2008 - Present (16 years)BCITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CRD# 7059)2000 - 2008 (8 years)BBANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC (CRD# 26091)1999 - 2000 (<1 year)
License(s)

State Registrations

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Arizona 12/4/2008

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Nevada 4/1/2020

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Arkansas 2/17/2020

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New Hampshire 12/4/2008

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California 12/4/2008

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New Jersey 12/4/2008

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Colorado 4/26/2010

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New Mexico 2/6/2023

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Connecticut 12/4/2008

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New York 12/4/2008

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Connecticut 12/17/2012

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North Carolina 12/5/2008

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Delaware 12/1/2011

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Ohio 1/12/2011

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District of Columbia 4/4/2019

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Oregon 4/26/2010

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Florida 12/4/2008

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Pennsylvania 4/26/2010

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Georgia 12/4/2008

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Rhode Island 4/26/2010

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Hawaii 11/15/2024

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South Carolina 10/4/2010

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Illinois 12/4/2008

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Tennessee 5/26/2015

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Indiana 10/1/2024

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Texas 3/9/2009

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Kentucky 10/1/2024

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Texas 4/26/2010

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Maine 12/4/2008

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Utah 10/1/2024

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Maryland 12/4/2008

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Vermont 12/4/2008

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Massachusetts 12/4/2008

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Virgin Islands 4/26/2017

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Michigan 4/26/2010

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Virginia 12/4/2008

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Minnesota 4/26/2010

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Washington 4/26/2010

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Mississippi 10/1/2024

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West Virginia 3/16/2020

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Missouri 10/1/2024

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Wisconsin 12/1/2011

SRO Registrations

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Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.

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Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.

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Cboe Exchange, Inc.

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FINRA

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Nasdaq Stock Market

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New York Stock Exchange

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Current Registration(s)
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MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED (CRD#:7691)
45 WILLIAM ST, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Registered with this firm since 3/9/2009

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MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED (CRD#:7691)
45 WILLIAM ST, WELLESLEY HILLS, MA 02481
Registered with this firm since 12/4/2008

Previous Registration(s)
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09/15/2000 - 12/15/2008 CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CRD#:7059) WALTHAM, MA
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06/07/1999 - 02/04/2000 BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC (CRD#:26091) NEW YORK, NY
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