Stephen Baird
Stephen Baird is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Denver, CO, with 22 years of industry experience. Stephen 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
370 17th St, Denver, CO, 80202
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Stephen is a trustee for the WF Baird Grandchildren's Trust and executor for the William F Baird Estate, dedicating minimal time to each. These activities involve trust administration, asset movement, and estate settlement.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Previous Registrations
Citi Private Alternatives, LLCBroker
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
UBS Financial Services INC.
State Registrations2 states
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