Earnest Smith
Earnest Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Truist Advisory Services, INC., based in Nashville, TN, with 27 years of industry experience. Earnest is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 129,307 clients with $77B in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
Number of Clients
Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $100K | 2.25% |
| $100K - $250K | 2.20% |
| $250K - $500K | 2.15% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 2.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.85% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 1.75% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 1.65% |
| $10.0M - $25.0M | 1.50% |
| $25M+ | 1.45% |
Fees are negotiable and billed quarterly in arrears. AMC Advantage Program charges a separate program fee up to 2.25% plus third-party manager fees.
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Location
3322 W End Ave, Ste 620, Nashville, TN, 37203
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Regulatory History (2)
Customer Dispute
August 2026Customer Dispute
June 2009Other Business Activities
Earnest is an author listing a book for sale, participates in outside speaking engagements, manages family beach condos, and is co-president of a private directors association. These activities require minimal time, except for the directors association, which takes a few hours per week.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Truist Advisory Services, INC.
Truist Investment Services, INC.
Truist Investment Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Suntrust Investment Services, INC.
Allstate Financial Services, LLCBroker
American Express Financial Advisors INC.Broker
Ids Life Insurance CompanyBroker
State Registrations42 states
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