Douglas Amstutz
Douglas Amstutz is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Bakersfield, CA, with 50 years of industry experience. Douglas 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
5080 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA, 93309
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January 1999Other Business Activities
Douglas is a general partner in Amstutz Properties, a family partnership focused on real estate and security investments, dedicating minimal time monthly. He also serves as an advisor on the board of the Bakersfield East Rotary Foundation, assisting with the distribution of funds to Kern County charities.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Prudential Securities IncorporatedBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, INC.Broker
State Registrations30 states
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