Dustin Smith
Dustin Smith is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Gainesville, FL, with 6 years of industry experience. Dustin 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
2850 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606
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December 2023Other Business Activities
Dustin is the owner of Moon Tree Farm, a small family-run business offering wellness retreats, farming activities, and handcrafted goods. He dedicates a few hours per week to strategic planning, administrative tasks, website updates, and vendor communication.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Previous Registrations
Pruco Securities, LLC.Broker
Prudential Financial Planning Services
Equitable Advisors, LLC
Equitable Advisors, LLCBroker
State Registrations14 states
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