John Thibault
John Thibault is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI, with 25 years of industry experience. John 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
39577 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48304
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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John is the sole owner of rental property in Birmingham, Michigan, since 2021. He spends minimal time on this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
Fifth Third Securities, INC.
Fifth Third Securities, INC.Broker
Natcity Investments, INC.Broker
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
State Registrations11 states
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