UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: March 13, 2009
Accession Number: 0000947871-09-000181
Submission Type: POS AM
CIK: 0000728612
Company Name: MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC.
File Number: 333-96061