John Curren
John Curren is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Mandeville, LA, 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
2681 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA, 70471
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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John owns a rental condo since 2018 and co-owns two other rental properties with family members since 2022 and 2024. He spends minimal time on these activities.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
Capital One Investments, LLCBroker
Banc One Securities Corporation
Banc One Securities CorporationBroker
Hibernia Investments, L.L.C.Broker
UBS Painewebber INC.Broker
State Registrations8 states
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