Alexander Smith
Alexander Smith is a registered investment advisor at Esi Financial Advisors, based in Charlotte, NC, with 32 years of industry experience. Alexander is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Annuities, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 6 more. Their firm serves 12,379 clients with $2.8B in assets under management.
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.5M | 0.75% |
| $2.5M - $5.0M | 0.60% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.50% |
| $10M+ | 0.35% |
Rates reflect the primary schedule used in programs like American Funds and Schwab Retirement Advisor Services. Other programs have different maximum fees (AssetMark up to 1.50%, Saratoga up to 2.00%, SEI up to 1.75% plus 0.05% administrative fee). Actual fees are negotiable.
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Location
1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 800, Charlotte, NC, 28209
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Alexander is the VP of the North Carolina Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, dedicating minimal time. He also owns and manages real estate through Without A Clue, LLC, is the owner/president of Spark Financial LLC involved in insurance sales, president of The Block Group, and owner of New Gen Properties, LLC, a real estate rental business.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Esi Financial Advisors
Equity Services, INC.Broker
State Registrations13 states
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