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Winston Smith

23 Years of Experience
Charlotte, NC
Broker

Winston Smith is a registered investment advisor at Vanguard Advisers, INC., based in Charlotte, NC, with 23 years of industry experience. Winston operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 817,328 clients with $300B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
2210 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$300.4B

Fee Structure

Vanguard Situational Advisor offers a one-time financial plan consultation for a fee:

  • New Model: $250, potentially paid by the participant, the plan sponsor, or a combination of both.
  • Legacy Model:
    • $250 for participants with $50,000 to $500,000 in total Vanguard assets.
    • $1,000 for participants with less than $50,000 in total Vanguard assets. Fee waivers are available for participants with over $500,000 in total Vanguard assets or who are over age 55.
One-Time Plan:$250 - $1,000
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Location

1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC, 28262

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Winston is a limited agent for their spouse, dedicating minimal time to this activity. This activity is not investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanguard Advisers, INC.
November 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
June 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 1 mo
Vanguard Marketing CorporationBroker
June 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Wachovia Securities, LLC
May 2006 - January 2009 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
October 2000 - January 2009 · 8 yrs 3 mos
First Union Brokerage Services, INC.Broker
December 1997 - October 2000 · 2 yrs 10 mos
State Registrations2 states
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Exams
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