John Nowak
John Nowak is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Grand Rapids, MI, with 46 years of industry experience. John 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
250 Monroe Ave Nw, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
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Regulatory History (3)
Customer Dispute
August 2002Customer Dispute
March 2002Customer Dispute
January 2001Other Business Activities
John has power of attorney (POA) on family accounts and is listed as an authorized trader for Yes Yes Coffee! Inc, his son and daughter-in-law's business. He spends minimal time on this activity.
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Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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State Registrations51 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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