Michael Smith
Michael Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Rfg Advisory, LLC, based in Vestavia Hills, AL, with 29 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 13,845 clients with $6.1B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
RFG Advisory charges a fee based on a percentage of the value of your portfolio. This fee covers the Financial Advisor's services, an RFG platform fee (up to 0.50%), and potentially a strategist fee. The total fee can vary depending on the services provided and the Financial Advisor you work with. Fees are billed quarterly, in advance. Accounts under $10,000 managed through SMArtX incur an additional $10 per month platform fee.
Location
1400 Urban Center Drive, Suite 475, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35242-2245
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Michael provides investment advice and financial planning through RVA Wealth Management, taking nearly full-time hours. He is also an insurance agent with Ash Brokerage Insurance Solutions, dedicating about 10-20% of his time to insurance advice.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Rfg Advisory, LLC
Previous Registrations
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
NFP Advisor Services, LLC
Kestra Investment Services, LLCBroker
Davenport & Company LLCBroker
Scott & Stringfellow, INC.Broker
Scott & Stringfellow, INC.Broker
Stone Securities CorporationBroker
National Financial Services CorporationBroker
State Registrations2 states
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