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Ian Glassford

23 Years of Experience
Colorado Springs, CO
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Ian Glassford is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Colorado Springs, CO, with 23 years of industry experience. Ian 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.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
25502 advisors
Number of Clients
1,838,984 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$969K average
Assets Under Management
$1781.6B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)

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.

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Location

90 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
April 2002
Denied
Other Business Activities

Ian is involved with Friends Of The Children, a non-profit organization that provides mentors for at-risk children. He assists with fundraising and growing the organization's presence, but spends minimal time on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
June 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
June 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
April 2014 - June 2020 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
April 2014 - June 2020 · 6 yrs 2 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
October 2008 - April 2014 · 5 yrs 6 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
October 2008 - May 2012 · 3 yrs 7 mos
J. P. Morgan Securities INC.
May 2007 - October 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities INC.Broker
January 2007 - October 2008 · 1 yr 9 mos
Mcdonald Investments INC.Broker
January 2003 - February 2007 · 4 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations11 states
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