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Brian Smith

20 Years of Experience
Greensboro, NC
Broker

Brian Smith is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Greensboro, NC, with 20 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.

The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

806 Green Valley Rd Ste 100, [Jd-Rbo], Greensboro, NC, 27408

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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

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Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
June 2025 - Present · 11 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
June 2025 - Present · 11 mos
Previous Registrations
First Horizon Advisors, INC.Broker
September 2021 - June 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos
First Horizon Advisors, INC
September 2021 - June 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
February 2020 - August 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
November 2019 - August 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.
August 2015 - November 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.Broker
August 2015 - November 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
October 2009 - August 2015 · 5 yrs 10 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2009 - August 2015 · 5 yrs 10 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.
April 2006 - October 2009 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Banc of America Investment Services, INC.Broker
April 2006 - October 2009 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Bb&t Asset Management, INC.
January 2005 - January 2006 · 1 yr
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.Broker
February 2004 - December 2004 · 10 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
October 2002 - February 2004 · 1 yr 4 mos
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLCBroker
October 2001 - July 2002 · 9 mos
Robert W. Baird & CO. IncorporatedBroker
October 2001 - January 2002 · 3 mos
State Registrations1 state
NC
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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