Bruce Spartz
Bruce Spartz is a CFA-designated registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Wayne, PA, with 19 years of industry experience. Bruce 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
724 W Lancaster Ave, Pbig - Wayne, Wayne, PA, 19087
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No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Bruce has a personal fiduciary role with Legg Mason Global Asset Management since 2010, acting as a Power of Attorney. This requires minimal time commitment.
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Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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Previous Registrations
Wilmington Trust Investment Management
State Registrations52 states
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