Eric Gonzales
Eric Gonzales is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Napa, CA, with 27 years of industry experience. Eric 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
700 Main St, Napa, CA, 94559
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Regulatory History (2)
Customer Dispute
February 2005Customer Dispute
February 2002Other Business Activities
Eric is a board member for Justin-Siena High School Corporation, a charitable organization, dedicating minimal time to fundraising. He is also a general partner/managing member of Carabao Lease and Kasalo LLC, spending a few hours per week on the lease and about 10-20% of his time as a restaurant owner/member.
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Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
State Registrations53 states
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