Charles Smith is a CFA, CFP-designated registered investment advisor at The Welch Group, LLC, based in Birmingham, AL, with 21 years of industry experience. Charles operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 1,450 clients with $3.7B in assets under management.
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Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.20% |
| $1.0M - $3.0M | 1.00% |
| $3.0M - $5.0M | 0.90% |
| $5.0M - $7.5M | 0.80% |
| $7.5M - $10.0M | 0.70% |
| $10.0M - $25.0M | 0.60% |
| $25.0M - $50.0M | 0.50% |
| $50.0M - $100.0M | 0.45% |
| $100M+ | 0.30% |
Fees may be negotiable. Clients who engage us to participate in our Wealth Management Program are subject to a minimum annual investment management fee of $6,000. Clients who engage The Welch Group to participate in our Family Office Services Program are subject to a minimum annual investment management fee of $27,000.
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Location
3940 Montclair Road, Fifth Floor, Birmingham, AL, 35213
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