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Ken Crawford

36 Years of Experience
Roseville, CA
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Ken Crawford is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Roseville, CA, with 36 years of industry experience. Ken 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.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
25502 advisors
Number of Clients
1,838,984 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$969K average
Assets Under Management
$1781.6B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)

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.

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Location

2998 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA, 95661

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
August 2026
Pending
Other Business Activities

Ken is a committee member for Mercy Foundation, a charitable organization, dedicating minimal time quarterly. He is also a board member and President of Valley Hi Country Club, spending a few hours per week, and co-owns rental property, spending minimal time monthly.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2009 - Present · 17 yrs
Previous Registrations
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
March 2003 - October 2009 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
March 2003 - October 2009 · 6 yrs 7 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
May 2001 - March 2003 · 1 yr 10 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
May 2001 - March 2003 · 1 yr 10 mos
Wells Fargo Securities INC.Broker
June 1996 - May 2001 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Essex National Securities, INC.Broker
April 1995 - November 1995 · 7 mos
First Interstate Investments,inc.Broker
January 1995 - July 1996 · 1 yr 6 mos
Wells Fargo Securities INC.Broker
October 1993 - January 1995 · 1 yr 3 mos
Marketing One Securities, INC.Broker
September 1992 - October 1993 · 1 yr 1 mo
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
August 1990 - September 1992 · 2 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations26 states
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