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Sean Summers

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
5 Years of Experience
Woodland Hills, CA
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Sean Summers is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Woodland Hills, CA, with 5 years of industry experience. Sean 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.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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

21215 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367

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History

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March 2020
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Other Business Activities

Sean is an employee of Fallen Giant Films, dedicating minimal time yearly to acting. He also works for GEP Talent Services LLC as an actor, spending minimal time monthly in this role.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
August 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
August 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
June 2023 - August 2023 · 2 mos
Cetera Advisor Networks LLC
October 2021 - June 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos
Cetera Advisor Networks LLCBroker
June 2021 - August 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Ewt, LLCBroker
March 2006 - May 2006 · 2 mos
State Registrations15 states
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