William Smith
William Smith is a registered investment advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group, based in Sandusky, OH, with 19 years of industry experience. William operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include High Net Worth, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 1,572 clients with $960M in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
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Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 1.50% |
| $500K - $1.5M | 1.10% |
| $1.5M - $2.5M | 0.95% |
| $2.5M - $5.0M | 0.85% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.75% |
| $10M+ | 0.75% |
Fees negotiable for accounts over $10,000,000. Sub-advisor and third-party manager fees may also apply, ranging from 0.16% - 0.75% in addition to GLR fees.
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Location
4604 Timber Commons Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870
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Regulatory History
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
William is the president/owner of W.A. Smith Financial, LLC, an employee benefits business offering group health, fixed annuities, non-variable life, and long-term care insurance, taking up nearly full-time hours. He also owns Sola Marketing, Inc. and co-owns Best Practices - Leading by Example, LLC, dedicating a few hours per week and about 10-20% of his time, respectively.
Employment History
Current Registrations
W.A. Smith Financial Group
Previous Registrations
Great Lakes Benefits, INC. DBA Great Lakes Benefits and R
State Registrations2 states
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