UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: March 28, 2011
Accession Number: 0000947871-11-000258
Submission Type: POS AM
CIK: 0000728612
Company Name: MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC.
File Number: 333-96063