James Smith
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Location
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Credentials
Series 63, Series 65
Industry experience
30 years
James Smith is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has accumulated 35 years of experience with the firm, focusing on helping clients meet their short and long-term financial goals through strategies including retirement and estate planning, college education planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized and defined investment strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, sometimes on a discretionary basis.
Mr. Smith holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Mississippi and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach to wealth management emphasizes listening to clients' life priorities and tailoring strategies that align with their individual objectives and risk tolerance. He is committed to excellence in delivering advice and guidance to help clients maintain and improve their quality of life.
In addition to his professional career, Mr. Smith has been active in his community, serving in various leadership roles such as President of the Dinsmor Homeowners Association and board member positions with the Madison County Economic Development Authority and the Madison County Business League & Foundation. He also served as a commissioner on the Madison County Planning and Zoning Commission. Outside of work and community involvement, he has trained in Taekwondo for many years, achieving a 3rd degree black belt. He lives in Madison, Mississippi with his family and attends Broadmoor Baptist Church.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
2021 Spring Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Illinois · Indiana · New Mexico · Texas
Merrill
1997 - Present (29 years)
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