Walter Duke
Walter Duke is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Gadsden, AL, with 47 years of industry experience. Walter 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
224 Broad St, Gadsden, AL, 35901
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June 2004Other Business Activities
Walter is a board member for Shoal Creek Cemetery Assoc. Inc. and a committee member for Holy Comforter Church and School, serving as a liaison between the investment advisor and the board. He also serves on the Turrentine Avenue Architectural review board, dedicating minimal time to each activity.
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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
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State Registrations36 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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