George Smith
George Smith is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Ridgegate Advisors, LLC, based in Englewood, CO, with 20 years of industry experience. George is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Business Owners, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 7 more. Their firm serves 206 clients with $120M in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.00% |
Fees will not exceed 2% annualized of managed assets. Fees are calculated monthly based on average daily balance and are negotiable at the firm's sole discretion.
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Location
8310 S Valley Highway, Suite 480, Englewood, CO, 80112
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Regulatory History (13)
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September 2025Regulatory
October 2008Employment Separation After Allegations
March 2008Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
George is the Managing Member/CEO of Ridgegate Advisors, LLC (investment advisory) and Ridgegate Insurance, LLC (insurance sales as an independent agent), dedicating a significant amount of time to the advisory role and a few hours per week to insurance. He also manages Gibborim Media, LLC (marketing services) and Ridgegate Tax, LLC (tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping), and works as a Financial Professional for Ridgegate Alternatives, LLC and a Registered Rep for Emerson Equity, LLC.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Ridgegate Advisors, LLC
Emerson Equity LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Ae Wealth Management, LLC
Madison Avenue Securities, LLCBroker
Colorado Financial Service CorporationBroker
Ridgegate Financial, LLC
Simondavis Asset Management, INC.
Senior Finance & Health, LLC
State Registrations40 states
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