Welton Smith
Welton Smith is a registered investment advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, based in Mauldin, SC, with 39 years of industry experience. Welton operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 5,673 clients with $1.9B in assets under management.
Compensation
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.00% |
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Location
503 S. Main St, Ste 6002, Mauldin, SC, 29662
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Welton is a board member of Civitan International since 2018, serving on the charities board to decide on charitable gifts and review investment statements. This takes a few hours per week, including a couple during normal trading hours.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC
Capital Investment Group, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Cic Advisers, LLC
W.C. Smith & Company, INC.Broker
Capital Investment Group, INC.Broker
Mccarley and Associates, INC.Broker
Interstate/johnson Lane CorporationBroker
Essex Financial Services, INC.Broker
Interstate/johnson Lane CorporationBroker
State Registrations14 states
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