William Caskey
William Caskey is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Augusta, GA, with 30 years of industry experience. William 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
933 Broad St, Augusta, GA, 30901
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September 2004Other Business Activities
William works part-time as an independent contractor for Sea Tow Clarks Hill Lake, a tow boat service. As a US Coast Guard licensed captain, he operates a tow boat, a role unrelated to the financial industry.
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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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State Registrations31 states
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