Christopher Stala
Christopher Stala is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Poughkeepsie, NY, with 31 years of industry experience. Christopher 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
2649 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
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Regulatory History (4)
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January 2026Judgment / Lien
August 2022Judgment / Lien
January 2020Judgment / Lien
June 2018Other Business Activities
Christopher works part-time as a personal assistant to a stroke victim and is also an employee at Stewart's Shops. He spends about 20% of his time on these activities.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Morgan Stanley
Morgan StanleyBroker
Buckman, Buckman & Reid, INC.Broker
Terranova Capital Equities, INCBroker
American Capital Partners, LLCBroker
Metlife Securities INC.Broker
Kpmg Corporate Finance LLCBroker
Greenfield Capital Partners LLCBroker
Sg Cowen Securities CorporationBroker
Dresdner Kleinwort Benson North America LLCBroker
Dresdner Securities (USA) INC.Broker
Salomon Brothers INC.Broker
State Registrations3 states
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