Richard
Hidy

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc

CRD#6862316
Investment Advisor
in Cincinnati, OH

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Richard Hidy is a financial advisor based out of Cincinnati, Ohio with a total of 5 years of relevant experience. Hidy is an advisor for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. During their career, Hidy has held roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc, General Mills, Inc, Northern Kentucky University, Xavier University Athletics, University Of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame'S Scholastic Magazine, Fighting Irish Media, South Bend Sports 95.7 Fm, University Of Notre Dame'S Media Relations Department, Target Corp, South Bend Silver Hawks, Xavier University and Bank Of America, N.A. Hidy holds a Series 66 license, certifying them as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative, and can work in Kentucky, Ohio and Texas. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc is a financial advisory firm based out of New York, NY. The company has offices in 3,372 locations and a total of 36,687 financial advisors. It oversees $1 trillion in assets among its 2,864,234 accounts, placing it among the biggest firms in the United States by assets under management. The firm advises 4,459 charitable organizations. Of its 2,864,234 accounts, 23% are associated with high-net-worth individuals who have greater than $1 million in investable assets. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc performs a broad array of services, including portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers and other services. Financial advisory fees typically are based on the type of services offered. However, fees charged by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc can include any combination of asset-based, fixed and commission-based fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 66

Years Registered*

5 years

Services Offered

Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Pension consulting services, Selection of other advisers, Other

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Fixed Fees, Commissions

Office Location

312 Walnut St Pbig - Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$1,093,689,238,206

OH Average: $7,464,549,021
Total Number of Employees

36,687

OH Average: 88
Total Number of Accounts

2,864,234

OH Average: 3,892
Average Account Size

$381,844

OH Average: $1,917,921

Investment Advisory Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pension consulting services
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Other

Richard Hidy Work History

Richard has been registered as a financial advisor for 5 years.*

2017 - Present (7 years)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc

2017 - Present (7 years)

Bank Of America, N.A

2016 - Present (8 years)

Northern Kentucky University

2016 - Present (8 years)

Xavier University Athletics

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

General Mills, Inc

2016 - 2016 (< 1 year)

South Bend Sports 95.7 Fm

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

Xavier University

2015 - 2016 (1 year)

University Of Notre Dame'S Scholastic Magazine

2015 - 2015 (< 1 year)

Target Corp

2014 - 2014 (< 1 year)

South Bend Silver Hawks

2013 - 2016 (3 years)

Fighting Irish Media

2012 - 2016 (4 years)

University Of Notre Dame

2012 - 2015 (3 years)

University Of Notre Dame'S Media Relations Department

2012 - 2015 (3 years)

University Of Notre Dame

*The number of years registered in this profile is calculated by taking the year of an advisor's first active registration and subtracting it from the current year.

Disclosures

Please visit the SEC profile of Richard Hidy to learn whether or not they have any disclosures. It is important to do your due diligence when looking for an advisor.

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