Jason Kelso
Jason Kelso is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in El Segundo, CA, with 21 years of industry experience. Jason 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
2301 Rosecrans Ave, El Segundo, CA, 90245
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Regulatory History (2)
Regulatory
February 2023Customer Dispute
June 2013Other Business Activities
Jason serves on the Board of Directors for Gator Boosters Inc., the fundraising arm for the University of Florida Athletic Association, in a non-financial role. This activity requires about 10-20% of his time.
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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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State Registrations27 states
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