James Berg,
James Berg, is a registered investment advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, based in Macon, GA, with 47 years of industry experience. James 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
3920 Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA, 31210
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July 1998Other Business Activities
James owns MKI Properties LLC, a rental property business, since March 2023. He dedicates minimal time to this activity, which is not investment-related.
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Current Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Previous Registrations
Raymond James & Associates, INC.
Raymond James & Associates, INC.Broker
Morgan Keegan & Company, INC.
Morgan Keegan & Company, INC.Broker
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
The Robinson-Humphrey Company, LLCBroker
State Registrations8 states
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