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CFP

Donis Smith

31 Years of Experience
Wilmington, NC
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Donis Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Rockefeller Capital Management, based in Wilmington, NC, with 31 years of industry experience. Donis is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, High Net Worth, Investment Management. Their firm serves 6,490 clients with $37B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
347 advisors
Number of Clients
6,490 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$5.7M average
Assets Under Management
$36.8B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.50%

Fees vary by strategy, mandate size, and asset class. Equity strategies typically range from 0.50% to 1.5% annually, and fixed income strategies typically range from 0.10% to 0.75% annually. Private equity strategies charge up to 2.0% of committed capital plus carried interest. Fees are negotiable.

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Your Portfolio Value
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Location

1838 Sir Tyler Drive, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC, 28405

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
February 2005
Denied
Other Business Activities

Donis is involved with the University of North Carolina Wilmington Foundation and Endowment Fund, as well as the Landfall Foundation. He is also a member of Jedi Properties LLC and managing member of 3RockNC LLC, both investment-related entities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Rockefeller Capital Management
November 2025 - Present · 11 mos
Rockefeller Capital Management
September 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo
Rockefeller Financial LLCBroker
September 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
UBS Financial Services INC.
October 2013 - September 2023 · 9 yrs 11 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
October 2013 - September 2023 · 9 yrs 11 mos
Morgan Stanley
June 2009 - October 2013 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Morgan StanleyBroker
June 2009 - October 2013 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. Incorporated
April 2007 - June 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. IncorporatedBroker
April 2007 - June 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Morgan Stanley
December 2001 - April 2007 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
September 1995 - April 2007 · 11 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations27 states
ALCACOCTDCFLGAILMAMDMIMOMTNCNENHNYOHOKPASCTNTXVAVTVirgin IslandsWA
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