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Charles Smith

21 Years of Experience
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broker

Charles Smith is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with 21 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

350 E Las Olas Blvd 19th Fl, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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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 Advisors
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
February 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLCBroker
February 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 3 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
August 2016 - October 2023 · 7 yrs 2 mos
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
August 2016 - October 2023 · 7 yrs 2 mos
Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company, INC.Broker
November 2013 - January 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Umb Financial Services, INC.
June 2009 - October 2013 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Umb Financial Services, INC.Broker
June 2009 - October 2013 · 4 yrs 4 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
June 2009 - June 2009 · 0 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
June 2009 - June 2009 · 0 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
February 2004 - June 2009 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
January 2004 - June 2009 · 5 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations53 states
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