David Smith
David Smith is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Boston, MA, with 28 years of industry experience. David 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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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
100 Federal St, Boston, MA, 02110
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March 2020Other Business Activities
David is a non-voting advisor to the investment committee of Lesley University, a private coeducational university. He spends minimal time on this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Previous Registrations
At Investor Services, INC.Broker
Mfs Fund Distributors, INC.Broker
Mfs Fund Distributors, INC.Broker
Mfs Financial Services, INC.Broker
Commonwealth Equity Services, INC.Broker
State Registrations17 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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