Ross Asher
Ross Asher is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Chattanooga, TN, with 7 years of industry experience. Ross 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
2 Union Sq, Chattanooga, TN, 37402
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May 2026Other Business Activities
Ross is the sole owner of a rental property in Yelm, Washington, and co-owner of another rental property in University Place, Washington. He spends minimal time on these activities.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Edward Jones
Edward JonesBroker
State Registrations13 states
You can work with an advisor not registered in your state. Most advisors can legally serve a small number of clients across state lines without registering.
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