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Douglas Smith

37 Years of Experience
Federal Way, WA

Douglas Smith is a registered investment advisor at Edelman Financial Engines, based in Federal Way, WA, with 37 years of industry experience. Douglas operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include High Net Worth, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,281,720 clients with $290B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
676 advisors
Number of Clients
1,281,720 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$229K average
Assets Under Management
$292.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $400K1.75%
$400K - $750K1.25%
$750K - $1.0M1.00%
$1.0M - $3.0M0.75%
$3.0M - $10.0M0.60%
$10.0M - $25.0M0.50%
$25M+Included

Fees are negotiable for accounts over $25,000,000. Clients referred by the Engagement Center may receive a discount. Edelman Financial Engines employees and their spouses/households are also eligible for a discounted fee.

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Location

32001 32nd Avenue South, Suite 330, Federal Way, WA, 98001

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Douglas co-owns a rental property since 2019 and a single-family home rental since 2023. He spends minimal time on these activities, as a property management company handles the rentals.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Edelman Financial Engines
October 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
E*trade Capital Management, LLC
November 2012 - October 2022 · 9 yrs 11 mos
E*trade Securities LLCBroker
September 2012 - October 2022 · 10 yrs 1 mo
Foreside Fund Services, LLCBroker
March 2009 - January 2012 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Mbsc Securities CorporationBroker
January 2007 - November 2008 · 1 yr 10 mos
Oppenheimerfunds Distributor, INC.Broker
September 2000 - January 2007 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Duerr Financial CorporationBroker
November 1998 - June 2000 · 1 yr 7 mos
Financial Network Investment CorporationBroker
August 1995 - June 1998 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Murphey Favre, INC.Broker
April 1993 - August 1995 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Gna Securities, INC.Broker
June 1991 - April 1993 · 1 yr 10 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
January 1987 - May 1991 · 4 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations1 state
WA
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