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