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CFP
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CFP

Stuart Smith

30 Years of Experience
Dallas, TX
Broker

Stuart Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Dallas, TX, with 30 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.

The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

9508 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX, 75218

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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

Stuart serves as an arbitrator in New York, NY, starting in January 2024. This involves hearing cases, studying evidence, and rendering decisions, taking minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
October 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
October 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
August 2017 - September 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
July 2017 - September 2022 · 5 yrs 2 mos
Prudential Annuities Distributors, INCBroker
June 2015 - November 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos
Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, INC.Broker
December 2012 - January 2015 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Midamerica Financial Services, INC.Broker
September 2012 - November 2012 · 2 mos
Patrick Capital Markets, LLCBroker
April 2012 - September 2012 · 5 mos
Capital Brokerage CorporationBroker
March 2006 - January 2011 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Allstate Distributors, L.L.C.Broker
February 2000 - January 2006 · 5 yrs 11 mos
Allstate Life Financial Services, INC.Broker
September 1999 - February 2000 · 5 mos
Putnam Mutual Funds CORP.Broker
October 1996 - August 1999 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Advantage Capital CorporationBroker
January 1995 - June 1996 · 1 yr 5 mos
American Capital Marketing, INC.Broker
June 1994 - December 1994 · 6 mos
H.D. Vest Investment Securities, INC.Broker
February 1994 - June 1994 · 4 mos
American Capital Marketing, INC.Broker
October 1992 - January 1994 · 1 yr 3 mos
State Registrations6 states
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Exams
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