Christopher
Burgess

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc

CRD#6986349
Investment Advisor
in Bentonville, AR

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About this Advisor

Christopher Burgess is a financial advisor working in Bentonville, Arkansas with a total of 1 year of industry experience. Burgess is an advisor for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Their career trajectory has included roles at University Of Arkansas, Country Club Of Arkansas, Dillards, Crossover Liquor, Univeristy Of Arkansas, Legacy National, Arvest Wealth Management, Arvest Bank and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Burgess holds a Series 66 license, designating them as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative, and is registered to serve investors in Arkansas and Texas. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc is a business operating out of New York, NY. The company has offices in 3,372 locations and a total of 36,687 advisors. It oversees $1 trillion in total assets among its 2,864,234 customer accounts, placing it among the largest firms in the country by assets under management. The firm serves 4,459 charities and foundations. Of its 2,864,234 accounts, 23% belong to high-net-worth individuals who have greater than $1 million in assets available to invest. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc has a diverse range of services, such as portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, portfolio management for institutional clients, pension consulting services, selection of other advisers and other services. Fees charged by financial advisors largely depend on which services are offered. However, fees charged by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc most likely include any combination of asset-based, fixed and commission-based fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 66

Years Registered*

1 year

Services Offered

Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses, Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles, Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients, Pension consulting services, Selection of other advisers, Other

Fee Structure

Percentage of Assets, Fixed Fees, Commissions

Office Location

808 S Walton Blvd
Bentonville, AR 72712

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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$1,093,689,238,206

AR Average: $7,464,549,021
Total Number of Employees

36,687

AR Average: 88
Total Number of Accounts

2,864,234

AR Average: 3,892
Average Account Size

$381,844

AR Average: $1,917,921

Investment Advisory Services

  • Portfolio management for individuals and/or small businesses
  • Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles
  • Portfolio management for businesses or institutional clients
  • Pension consulting services
  • Selection of other advisers
  • Other

Christopher Burgess Work History

Christopher has been registered as a financial advisor for 1 years.*

2022 - Present (2 years)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc

2019 - 2022 (3 years)

Arvest Wealth Management

2018 - 2018 (< 1 year)

Legacy National

2018 - 2019 (1 year)

Arvest Wealth Management

2018 - 2019 (1 year)

Arvest Bank

2017 - 2017 (< 1 year)

University Of Arkansas

2017 - 2017 (< 1 year)

Crossover Liquor

2017 - 2018 (1 year)

Univeristy Of Arkansas

2016 - 2017 (1 year)

University Of Arkansas

2016 - 2016 (< 1 year)

Dillards

2013 - 2016 (3 years)

University Of Arkansas

2012 - 2013 (1 year)

Country Club Of Arkansas

*The number of years registered in this profile is calculated by taking the year of an advisor's first active registration and subtracting it from the current year.

Disclosures

Please visit the SEC profile of Christopher Burgess to learn whether or not they have any disclosures. It is important to do your due diligence when looking for an advisor.

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