Richard Piatas
Richard Piatas is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Frisco, TX, with 25 years of industry experience. Richard 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
1 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX, 75034
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Richard is involved with several rental properties in Florida and Colorado, starting in 2018. He also holds family LLCs for estate planning and asset protection, dedicating minimal time to these activities.
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
State Registrations29 states
You can work with an advisor not registered in your state. Most advisors can legally serve a small number of clients across state lines without registering.
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