UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: September 20, 2007
Accession Number: 0000947871-07-001137
Submission Type: POS AM
CIK: 0000728612
Company Name: MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INC
File Number: 333-54662