Bret Smith
Bret Smith is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Capital Analysts, based in Greenville, NC, with 36 years of industry experience. Bret operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 17,698 clients with $8.7B in assets under management.
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Capital Analysts offers investment management through various programs. The fees you pay will depend on the specific program you choose, the custodian holding your assets, your advisor's fee, and whether you select a wrap fee or non-wrap fee program.
Your advisor's fee is negotiable, up to a maximum of 1.25% of the assets they manage or advise. The specific fee and billing details will be outlined in your investment advisory agreement.
Location
1350 East Arlington Blvd., Suite A, Greenville, NC, 27858
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Bret is a 50% owner of Secure America First, LLC, teaching firearms training classes, and 100% owner of Equistar Capital Group, LLC, which owns real estate. He is also a co-owner and CEO of West Coast Financial Group, Inc., where he handles fixed insurance and provides training, and is self-employed selling fixed annuities and insurance; these activities take up well over full-time hours.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Capital Analysts
Lincoln Investment
Lincoln InvestmentBroker
Previous Registrations
Planmember Securities Corporation
Planmember Securities CorporationBroker
Jefferson-Pilot Investor Services, INC.Broker
Garco Equity Sales, INC.Broker
Fortis Investors, INC.Broker
Pw Securities, INC.Broker
State Registrations2 states
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