Zhi
Lu

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc

CRD#6636537
Investment Advisor
in San Francisco, CA

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About this Advisor

Zhi Lu is a financial advisor who works in San Francisco, California with a total of 7 years of industry experience. Lu is an advisor for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Their career trajectory has included roles at Bank Of America, N.A, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc and University Of California Berkeley. Lu maintains a Series 66 license, designating them as both a securities agent and an investment advisor representative, and can advise clients in California and Texas. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc is an advisory company that has its headquarters in New York, NY. The company has offices in 3,372 locations and a total of 36,687 employees. It handles $1 trillion in assets under management between its 2,864,234 customer accounts, placing it among the biggest financial advisory firms in the United States by assets under management. The firm advises 4,459 charities and foundations. Of its 2,864,234 client accounts, 23% are associated with high-net-worth clients who have at least $1 million in assets. The business offers a number 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 are based on the type of financial services provided. Fees billed by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc most likely include some combination of asset-based, fixed and commission-based fees.

Certifications and Registrations

Series 66

Years Registered*

7 years

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

315 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94104

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Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc Brokerage Details

Total Assets Under Management

$1,093,689,238,206

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

36,687

CA Average: 88
Total Number of Accounts

2,864,234

CA Average: 3,892
Average Account Size

$381,844

CA 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

Zhi Lu Work History

Zhi has been registered as a financial advisor for 7 years.*

2016 - Present (8 years)

Bank Of America, N.A

2016 - Present (8 years)

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc

2016 - 2016 (< 1 year)

Bank Of America, N.A

2015 - 2016 (1 year)

Bank Of America, N.A

2014 - 2014 (< 1 year)

Bank Of America, N.A

2013 - 2014 (1 year)

Bank Of America, N.A

2011 - 2013 (2 years)

University Of California Berkeley

*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 Zhi Lu 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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