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Eric Koford

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

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About Eric Koford

Eric Koford is a registered representative with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. in Provo, UT. Eric has 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. Eric has held past positions with various firms including Foreside Financial Services, LLC, BMO Investment Distributors, LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc., Waddell & Reed, Inc., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, A I M Distributors, Inc., Dain Rauscher Incorporated, and Smith Barney Inc.. Eric is licensed to conduct business in Utah.

Firm Information

Eric Koford is currently registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., established in 1958, is a corporation headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. They offer a wide range of financial services, including portfolio management for individuals and businesses, pension consulting, and educational seminars. They are registered with the SEC and in all 50 states, with over 26,000 investment advisor representatives and registered representatives. Their services target high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, and insurance companies. They manage assets exceeding $1 trillion, demonstrating their extensive experience in the financial industry.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

ONE BRYANT PARK

NEW YORK, NY 10036

$1.27T

Assets Under Management

16,965

Total Clients

25,158

Total Financial Advisors

Services Offered

Advisors offer a broad range of advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and investment companies. These services provide professional guidance and personalized strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.

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pension consulting services

Guidance on pension options to ensure a secure financial future.

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educational seminars & workshops

Seminars designed to boost your financial literacy and investment knowledge.

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selection of other advisors

Helps you choose top advisors aligned with your financial goals.

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portfolio management for businesses

Custom portfolio management strategies for businesses to achieve long-term growth.

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portfolio management for individuals

Personalized portfolio management to meet individual financial objectives.

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performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Fee Structure

Advisors may be compensated through a variety of fee structures, offering flexibility and transparency. This allows clients to choose the arrangement that best aligns with their financial objectives.

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fixed fees

Set rates for specific services, regardless of time or assets managed.

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commissions

Earned based on transactions or products sold.

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percentage of assets

A percentage of the total value of assets under management is charged.

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Eric Koford’s Registration & Firm History

UT

09/27/2024 - Present

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. (PROVO UT)

ME

01/02/2020 - 12/03/2021

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC (PORTLAND ME)

IL

03/13/2019 - 12/31/2019

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC (CHICAGO IL)

UT

12/12/2016 - 03/05/2019

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC (SALT LAKE CITY UT)

KS

02/27/2012 - 07/31/2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. (OVERLAND PARK KS)

MO

08/10/2010 - 03/12/2012

WADDELL & REED, INC. (INDEPENDENCE MO)

KS

09/25/2009 - 08/11/2010

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY (OVERLAND PARK KS)

NJ

09/14/2006 - 05/22/2009

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC (NEWARK NJ)

TX

11/23/1998 - 08/03/2006

A I M DISTRIBUTORS, INC. (HOUSTON TX)

NY

03/02/1998 - 07/15/1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED (NEW YORK NY)

NA

01/02/1997 - 03/02/1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

NY

12/07/1993 - 01/10/1997

SMITH BARNEY INC. (NEW YORK NY)

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Licenses & Designations

BOTH

Issued 04/30/2018

Series 66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination

BC

Issued 12/19/2016

Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

IA

Issued 12/16/1993

Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

BC

Issued 10/01/2018

SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination

BC

Issued 12/12/2016

Series 7 - General Securities Representative Examination

BC

Issued 11/25/2009

Series 31 - Futures Managed Funds Examination

State Registrations

Active

Inactive

SRO Registrations

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FINRA

Disclosures

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