Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith is a PFS-designated registered investment advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, based in West Des Moines, IA, with 27 years of industry experience. Daniel operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 5,426 clients with $2.7B in assets under management.
Compensation
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $249K | 3.00% |
| $249K - $750K | 2.50% |
| $750K - $1.5M | 2.00% |
| $1.5M - $5.0M | 1.75% |
| $5M+ | 1.50% |
Fees are negotiable. A $50,000 initial minimum account balance is generally required, but may be waived.
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Location
6600 Westown Parkway, Suite 190, West Des Moines, IA, 50266
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Regulatory History
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Current Registrations
Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC
Arete Wealth Management, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Central States Capital Markets, LLCBroker
Broker Dealer Financial Services CORP.Broker
MML Investors Services, LLCBroker
American Equity Capital, INC.Broker
Ruan Securities CorporationBroker
State Registrations1 state
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