Edward A. Pierce

American businessman (1874–1974)

Edward Allen Pierce (August 31, 1874 – December 16, 1974) was an American businessman and stock broker. Pierce was most notable for leading the firm of A.A. Housman & Company through the 1920s and 1930s and turning the firm into the largest brokerage in the U.S..²

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Born Aug 31, 1874, died Dec 16, 1974.¹

About

The firm, which was renamed E.A. Pierce & Co. in recognition of Pierce, was one of the predecessors of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith.

From Wikipedia’s article on Edward A. Pierce, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.²

Companies

E.A. Pierce & Co.Founder⁹

Early life and education

Date not recordedBowdoin College³

Career

Occupation: businessperson.⁶

Date not recordedWorked at Merrill⁴
Date not recordedFounded E.A. Pierce & Co.⁵

Personal life

BornAug 31, 1874, Orrington⁷
CitizenshipUnited States⁸

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