SP
CFP
SP
CFP

S Parker

28 Years of Experience
Columbus, GA
Broker

S Parker is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Columbus, GA, with 28 years of industry experience. S 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

7310 N Lake Dr, Columbus, GA, 31909

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

S is a limited partner in Creektown Management, LLC, a passive real estate investment, since 2014, but spends no time on it. S also serves as a Director for the Boys and Girls Clubs of The Chattahoochee Valley, a committee member for their finance committee, and a board member for St. Paul United Methodist Church, dedicating minimal time to each.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2006 - Present · 20 yrs
Previous Registrations
Wachovia Securities, LLC
June 2005 - October 2006 · 1 yr 4 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
April 2005 - October 2006 · 1 yr 6 mos
Southtrust Securities, LLCBroker
April 2001 - April 2005 · 4 yrs
Liberty Securities CorporationBroker
August 1999 - April 2000 · 8 mos
Southtrust Securities, INC.Broker
July 1999 - April 2001 · 1 yr 9 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
September 1998 - July 1999 · 10 mos
State Registrations53 states
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