Thomas Bucholtz
Thomas Bucholtz is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Dallas, TX, with 10 years of industry experience. Thomas 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.
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5910 N Central Expy, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Thomas is involved with MLL Mission Corporation, a charitable organization, as a committee director focused on fundraising. He dedicates a few hours per week to this non-investment related activity, helping to provide sports camp scholarships for underprivileged children.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.Broker
State Registrations24 states
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