Deane Curtiss
Deane Curtiss is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, with 42 years of industry experience. Deane 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
5951 La Sendita, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92067
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Deane is a co-owner and successor trustee of the C. family trust since 2020, dedicating minimal time. He is also a successor trustee for the R and A C family trust, starting in 2025, dedicating minimal time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Previous Registrations
Morgan Stanley & CO. IncorporatedBroker
Morgan Stanley & CO. Incorporated
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations33 states
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