David Foster
David Foster is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Minneapolis, MN, with 26 years of industry experience. David 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
80 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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David serves as a co-trustee and holds power of attorney for an entity in Clara City, Minnesota, starting in October 2024. He also serves on a committee in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dedicating minimal time to this role since January 2012.
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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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State Registrations43 states
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