L James
L James is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Raleigh, NC, with 48 years of industry experience. L 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
4242 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27609
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Regulatory History (2)
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May 2020Customer Dispute
May 1989Other Business Activities
L is involved in several outside business activities. He co-owns rental property, serves on the finance committee for Edenton Street United Methodist Church, and is involved with Thorne and Stuart James Farmland.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, INC.Broker
State Registrations31 states
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