Samant Sharma
Samant Sharma is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Clearwater, FL, with 26 years of industry experience. Samant 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
26301 Us Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL, 33761
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February 2009Other Business Activities
Samant is a general partner in Pelican Properties and Investments, LLC, formed to collect rental income and handle property management expenses, dedicating minimal time. Samant also owns rental property, with the rent going to his LLC, spending a few hours per week on this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
State Registrations20 states
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