How does a cash management account work?

The Merrill Cash Management Account® (CMA Account) combines convenient cash management and brokerage investing capabilities in a single account. The CMA Account allows you to manage both your day-to-day expenses as well as your longer-term investments, in a consolidated way in conjunction with any other investment accounts you have at Merrill or banking and lending accounts at Bank of America.

How can you deposit funds into a cash management account?

The Merrill Cash Management Account ® (CMA account) lets you deposit funds in a number of convenient ways. You can deposit or withdraw money from your CMA account via Direct Deposit, by using Bank of America ATMs, through our telephone or online funds transfer service or through a FedWire® wire transfer. You can also use MyMerrill and Bank of America online banking or mobile app to transfer funds between your linked accounts.

Are cash management accounts safe?

Any assets you hold in your Merrill Cash Management Account ® (CMA account) are protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). The SIPC provides up to $500,000 of account protection per client, inclusive of up to $250,000 for cash. If any of the cash you have in your CMA Account is deposited using the Merrill Lynch Bank Deposit Program, deposits placed at Bank of America, N.A., and Bank of America California, N.A. (Merrill Lynch Affiliated Banks), are FDIC insured up to the applicable standard maximum deposit insurance amount (SMDIA), per depositor, for each ownership category per bank. Please refer to fdic.gov for current SMDIA limits.

Are cash management accounts taxable?

In general, assets held in a Merrill Cash Management Account ® (CMA account) are taxable, meaning that any interest, dividends or capital gains and/or losses must be declared on the account holder’s taxes each year. There are certain account types, such as an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), that are tax deferred and whose assets may be held in a specially designated CMA Account. Investors should consult their legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.

Do cash management accounts pay interest?

Merrill Cash Management Account ® (CMA account) holders have a number of options on how to earn interest on the cash they hold. One option is the Merrill Lynch Bank Deposit Program, which offers a convenient way to earn interest on cash held in the program along with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) protection, up to standard limits. To explore all the ways cash in a CMA Account can earn interest, please speak with your Merrill advisor.

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With the Cash Management Account® (CMA® account) from Merrill, you can manage your long-term investments and day-to-day finances. Take care of everyday transactions with check writing, a Visa® deferred debit card and Bill Pay services, while helping to keep your long-term investments on track with access to a broad range of investment products and services — all in a single account.

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