Andrew Merchant
Andrew Merchant is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Norfolk, VA, with 19 years of industry experience. Andrew 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
999 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA, 23510
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April 2001Other Business Activities
Andrew is an advisory board member and president of the Hampton Roads Financial Planning Association, a non-profit charitable organization. He dedicates minimal time to this role, primarily helping to run monthly meetings.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Waddell & Reed, INC.
Waddell & Reed, INC.Broker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations49 states
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