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| Definition | You prefer to invest on your own, directly managing your money and making all investment decisions. | You prefer to invest with guidance from our team of financial advisors who can offer a holistic view of your financial situation | |
| Advice & Planning |
Online tools, calculators and extensive research are available to help you with invest with confidence. | Our team of financial advisors will consult with you over the phone and offer personalized advice tailored for your unique needs. | |
| Accounts | All account types with the exception of 529 Accounts. | All account types | |
| Investments | All investment choices | All investment choices | |
| Pricing | No annual fees are applied to your accounts. Trades can be executed for as little as $0, depending on your investment level and account you hold. Please see pricing guide for full details. |
Fees and commisions are based on your account types and relationship with Merrill Lynch. Please set up a consultation to learn more |
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The power to learn, plan and act.
- World-class, proprietary insights from BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research as well as valuable third-party commentary to help spark ideas and inform decisions.
- Easy-to-use planning and performance tools combined with breaking news and information for ongoing portfolio optimization.
- A reward structure based on your total relationship with us that includes equity trades as low as $0.
- Access to your accounts through your mobile device.
- And if you have an eligible Bank of America, N.A. account, you'll have a consolidated view of your investing, banking, credit and lending accounts, offering easier account management, real-time money movement, online transactions and Bill Pay.
Getting started
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Retirement Accounts
Once you fund your account, you can invest in a wide range of products:
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