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CFP · ChFC
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CFP · ChFC

Gary Smith

19 Years of Experience
Portland, ME
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Gary Smith is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Portland, ME, with 19 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Location

75 Pearl Street, Suite 204, Portland, ME, 04101

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Regulatory
May 2005
Final
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Gary is an advisory representative of a registered investment advisor (RIA), dedicating full-time hours to this role. He also owns New England Medicare Advisors, focusing on insurance/benefits/human resources, and spends a few hours per week on this. Gary is also Secretary of The Osprey Avenue Private Road Association, spending minimal time on it, and owns Wealthsmith Financial Planning LLC, spending more than full-time hours on it.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
December 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
December 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Cantella & CO., INC.
February 2014 - June 2023 · 9 yrs 4 mos
Cantella & CO., INC.Broker
February 2014 - December 2022 · 8 yrs 10 mos
Metlife Securities INC.
December 2009 - February 2014 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Metlife Securities INC.Broker
June 2009 - February 2014 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Securities America, INC.Broker
November 2007 - June 2009 · 1 yr 7 mos
Afs Brokerage, INC.Broker
July 2003 - January 2005 · 1 yr 6 mos
State Registrations10 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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