Michael Thomas Abbenante (CRD#4605616) and MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

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Our securities attorneys are seeking to speak with former customers regarding potential investment-related claims. If you have concerns about securities sold to you by this broker, contact Halling & Cayo, S.C. today.

Any previous customer complaints are made publicly available by FINRA. Reviewing these reports can help investors understand the regulatory history of their financial professionals.

Claim(s) Made Against Michael Thomas Abbenante:

Claim Date: 5/21/2026

“Customer alleges Reg BI, unauthorized trading and failure to follow instructions in discretionary accounts from June 2025 to May 2026.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Closed-No Action.

See more information on FINRA’s BrokerCheck site for Michael Thomas Abbenante.

Did you have an investment issue with Michael Thomas Abbenante?

If you are a current or former client of Michael Thomas Abbenante and MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED from WASHINGTON, DC, and have encountered any issues or problems with your account or investments, the Securities Lawyers at Halling & Cayo, S.C. want to speak with you about the possibility of pursuing a claim. Brokerage firms have a duty to oversee all of their registered representatives, including Michael Thomas Abbenante, and ensure that they follow all securities regulations, rules, and internal policies. If a brokerage firm fails in this duty, it may be held accountable for investment losses sustained by customers due to a lack of supervision. (More information in our video, When can you bring a claim against your financial advisor.)

The Securities Lawyers have recovered millions of dollars for investors across the United States and represent individuals and groups of investors who have suffered losses.These claims are typically resolved through FINRA Arbitration, as all brokerage firms embed binding arbitration clauses into their customer new account forms. (What is the disadvantage of FINRA arbitration) If you were a customer of Michael Thomas Abbenante and MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED and suffered investment losses, please contact the Securities Lawyers. We will only receive payment if we are able to recover your money, and you may be eligible for financial compensation. It’s important to note that there may be time limits or statutes of limitations that apply to your claim, so it’s crucial to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Learn about potential claims for investment recovery, Types of Broker Misconduct and Fraud , or about the FINRA arbitration process, Guide to the FINRA Arbitration Process .

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Sean M. Sweeney is a shareholder at Halling and Cayo, a full service law firm in Milwaukee, WI and the head of its Securities Litigation team.

He represents individual and institutional investors in FINRA arbitration and court nationwide. He recovers investment losses from fraud or breach of duty from their broker-dealer.

Contact him at (414) 755-5020 or via e-mail at SMS@hallingcayo.com to see if he can help recover your funds.

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