John Darrah is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Park City, UT, with 32 years of industry experience. John 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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Total fees vary depending on the specific strategies and account size, and are deducted directly from your account on a regular basis.
Park City, UT
Get directionsJohn and his wife own Tigh Shebeen LLC and several vacation rental properties in Park City, Utah, which they rent through VRBO or a resort rental pool. He spends minimal time on these activities, as the rental companies handle most of the management.
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