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Brian & Bill Truscott |
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(281) 667-4008 |
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Business Description |
Bill and Brian Truscott are partners in the Truscott Group, a father-son wealth management team and part of Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management. The Truscott Group develops financial strategies for their client's personal and business needs. Offering a broad range of investment, retirement planning, insurance, and wealth preservation services, the Truscott Group delivers solutions tailored to fit each client's unique needs.
With over 25 years experience in corporate management and finance, Bill focuses on building portfolios that help clients reach their unique goals. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch in 2005, Bill was a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley for 8 years. He is a graduate of California State Polytechnic University with a degree in finance. Bill is married to his wife Cathy, has four children, and has a passion for sailing.
A graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, Brian worked in financial services for three years before joining Merrill Lynch in 2007. Brian is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ as well as a Certified Special Needs Advisor. He lives in the Clear Lake area, is involved in the Clear Lake Area Symphony Society, and is an avid golfer. |
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General Information |
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| Name of Broker/Dealer: |
Merrill Lynch
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| States Licensed in: |
AZ, CA, CT, IL, KS, MO, NC, OH, TX, VT, WY
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| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
14
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| Number of Years with Current Firm: |
4
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| I work with the following types of clients: |
Businesses, Individual Investors, Non-Profit Organizations, Investment Clubs
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Education |
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Brian is a graduate of Northwestern University, Evanston, IL.
Bill is a graduate of California State Polytechnic in Pomona, Ca. |
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| Investment Types: |
Annuities, Bonds, Stocks, Insurance, Commodities, Mutual Funds, Options & Futures, Alternative Investments, Mortgages & Real Estate, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Socially Responsible Investments (SRI)
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Certifications, Accreditations & Designations: |
Certified Special Needs Advisor, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®)
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| Securities Licenses: |
Series 6, Series 7, Series 63, Series 66
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| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: |
Variable Annuity, Long Term Care, Variable Life, Annuity, Life
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Firm Information |
| Number of Advisors in Office: |
Up to 10 employees
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| I work with clients as part of a team: |
Yes
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| Assets Managed by Advisor: |
$ 50,000,000
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Compliance |
| Registered Investment Advisor: |
Yes
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| Registered Representative: |
Yes
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| Investment Advisor Representative: |
Yes
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| I am an acknowledged fiduciary: |
Yes
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| Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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| Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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Compensation & Fees |
| I am a fee-based financial professional: |
Yes
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| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: |
250000
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| Compensation Methods: |
Based on Assets
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| Additional Details on Charges: |
We work under the compensation arrangement that is in the best interests of our clients. For some, it means we work by a fee-based arrangement. For others, it means we work off of transactional commissions. Many times, the right fit is a blend of the two. Either way, the appropriate compensation structure is based on our clients needs, not our own.
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| Prepared By: |
Brian & Bill Truscott |
| Most Recent Update: |
07/11/2008 |
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