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BBB Accredited Business since 10/01/1961

Merrill Lynch & Company, Inc.

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(615) 747-5600View Additional Phone Numbers150 Fourth Ave North Suite 1700, One Nashville Place, NashvilleTN 37219

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BBB Accreditation

A BBB Accredited Business since 10/01/1961

BBB has determined that Merrill Lynch & Company, Inc. meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.

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Based on BBB files, this business does not have a BBB Rating. The reason is as follows:

  • Complaints against this business are handled by another BBB.

Customer Complaints Summary

BBB Serving Middle Tennessee does not process any complaints against this company. Any complaints are directed to BBB serving Charlotte, NC for processing. For a full report contact BBB located in Charlotte, NC at (704) 927-8611 or http://charlotte.bbb.org.

0 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 0 closed in last 12 months
Complaint TypeTotal Closed Complaints
Advertising / Sales Issues0
Billing / Collection Issues0
Problems with Product / Service0
Delivery Issues0
Guarantee / Warranty Issues0
Total Closed Complaints 0

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: 01/01/1961Business started: 01/01/1958
Contact Information
Principal: Mr. Douglas Revere (Director)
Business Category

Investment Securities

Products & Services

This firm sells securities, bonds and/or other miscellaneous investments. This firm operates 476 domestic and 83 foreign offices. The company's services include corporate finance, institutional sales, and underwriting and syndication. This company is also a member of the New York and American Stock Exchanges.

Alternate Business Names
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith
LocationsX

2 Locations

  • 150 Fourth Ave North Suite 1700
    One Nashville Place 

    Nashville, TN 37219

  • P.O. Box 190694 

    Nashville, TN 37219

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  • Advertising or Sales
  • Billing or Collection
  • Problems with Products or Services
  • Delivery
  • Guarantee or Warranty

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Additional Phone Numbers

  • (800) 937-0236
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BBB Complaint Process

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