UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:
January 20, 2012
Accession Number:
0000947871-12-000023
Submission Type:
POS AM
CIK:
0000728612
Company Name:
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC.
File Number:
333-92161