Aaron Francis
Aaron Francis is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Flower Mound, TX, with 17 years of industry experience. Aaron 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
4281 Esplanade Pl, Flower Mound, TX, 75028
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Aaron is the executor of the Estate of Johnnie Lacy and will handle her affairs and disburse assets according to her will. He also owns rental property and functions as the trustee for the Johnnie Lacy Living Trust.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Previous Registrations
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
UBS Financial Services INC.
Scottrade Investment Management
Scottrade, INC.Broker
AXA Advisors, LLC
AXA Advisors, LLCBroker
State Registrations53 states
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