Ryan Smith
Ryan Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Paragon Financial Services, based in Richmond, VA, with 22 years of industry experience. Ryan operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 738 clients with $380M 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 $500K | 1.50% |
| $500K - $1000K | 1.25% |
| $1.0M - $5.0M | 1.00% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.80% |
| $10M+ | 0.80% |
Fees are negotiable for accounts over $10,000,000. Certain legacy clients may be assessed a lower fee.
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Location
3761 Westerre Parkway, Suite H, Richmond, VA, 23233
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Ryan operates under several DBAs for his LPL business, including Paragon Financial Services and CompassPoints, Inc. He also provides investment advisory services through Paragon Financial Services and Paragon Tax Strategy LLC, spending about 70% of his time on these activities, and sells non-variable insurance through Brokers Edge, dedicating minimal time to it.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Paragon Financial Services
LPL Financial LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
Suntrust Investment Services, INC.Broker
Suntrust Investment Services, INC.
Welsh & Welsh INC
Linsco/private Ledger CORP.
Linsco/private Ledger CORP.Broker
State Registrations10 states
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