Christopher Smiles
Christopher Smiles is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Weston, VT, with 44 years of industry experience. Christopher is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include High Net Worth, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,838,984 clients with $1800B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Managed Account Advisors and Merrill Lynch charge an asset-based fee called the Account Fee, which consists of two parts:
- Investment Management and Trust Fee — Paid to Bank of America for its services, with rates set in your client agreement and subject to negotiation based on your portfolio value and account size.
- Style Manager Expense — Paid to the specific manager of your chosen strategy, generally ranging from 0.00% to 0.50% per year, and does not change based on portfolio size.
Total fees vary depending on the specific strategies and account size, and are deducted directly from your account on a regular basis.
Location
Weston, VT
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March 1999Other Business Activities
Christopher is a general partner in Smiles Brothers Real Estate LLC since 2009, dedicating minimal time to owning real estate. He is also a managing member of Smiles Management LLC since 2018, spending minimal time managing a family vacation house for estate planning purposes, and serves on the Town of Weston Vermont Development Review Board, dedicating minimal time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Prudential-Bache Securities INC.Broker
First Investors CorporationBroker
State Registrations34 states
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