Chad Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Retirement Planning Specialists, INC., based in Ashland, OR, with 29 years of industry experience. Chad operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 525 clients with $320M in assets under management.
Compensation
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 1.00% |
Advisory fees may be negotiated on a per client basis, and some clients may pay advisory fees at a higher or lower rate.
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Location
241 Maple Street, Suite 101, Ashland, OR, 97520
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Chad assists with training support staff at the Academy of Preferred Financial Advisors and is the President of Smith Consulting Group, LLC, created to manage his salary. He also owns 50% of a rental property in Sunriver, Oregon, through Ravensmith Holdings, LLC, with minimal involvement.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Retirement Planning Specialists, INC.
Previous Registrations
Sagepoint Financial, INC.Broker
Oregon Pacific Financial Advisors INC
Sunamerica Securities, INC.Broker
State Registrations2 states
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