Ernest Guilliams
Ernest Guilliams is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Alpharetta, GA, with 49 years of industry experience. Ernest 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
10000 Avalon Blvd, Alpharetta, GA, 30009
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Ernest is a member of several Georgia planning councils and advisory boards. He also manages Guilliams Farm LLC, a family farm, spending a few hours per week on this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Wachovia Securities, LLC
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
Wachovia Securities, INC.
Wachovia Securities, INC.Broker
Interstate/johnson Lane CorporationBroker
Smith Barney Shearson INC.Broker
Interstate/johnson Lane CorporationBroker
Johnson, Lane, Space, Smith & CO., INC.Broker
William Blair & CompanyBroker
E. F. Hutton & Company INCBroker
State Registrations28 states
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