Paul Kommer
Paul Kommer is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Walnut Creek, CA, with 38 years of industry experience. Paul 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
1331 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Paul owns rental property since 2021 and employs a nanny for childcare since 2025. Both activities require minimal time and are not investment-related.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Previous Registrations
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
Morgan Stanley & CO., Incorporated
Morgan Stanley & CO., IncorporatedBroker
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
Ba Investment Services, INC.Broker
Financial Horizons Securities CorporationBroker
Financial Horizons Discount Brokerage, INC.Broker
Citicorp Investment ServicesBroker
Calvert Securities CorporationBroker
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance CompanyBroker
John Hancock Distributors, INC.Broker
State Registrations39 states
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