Curtis Lau
Curtis Lau is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Honolulu, HI, with 42 years of industry experience. Curtis 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
1003 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI, 96813
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November 2002Other Business Activities
Curtis is involved with Grand Welcome, dedicating minimal time, and owns multiple rental properties in Honolulu since 2022, spending minimal time on each annually. These activities are not investment-related.
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Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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State Registrations37 states
You can work with an advisor not registered in your state. Most advisors can legally serve a small number of clients across state lines without registering.
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