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Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank Launch New Alternative Investments Program to Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients
Merrill Wealth Management and Bank of America Private Bank today announced the launch of the Alts Expanded Access Program, a new private market program available to ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients with a net worth of $50 million or more.
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