Ernest Kiefer
Ernest Kiefer is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, INC., based in Charlotte, NC, with 17 years of industry experience. Ernest operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 6,706 clients with $2.1B in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
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Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $100K | 1.30% |
| $100K - $250K | 1.20% |
| $250K - $500K | 1.05% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 0.90% |
| $1M+ | 0.85% |
These fees apply to First Citizens Wealth Management and First Citizens Investor Services Wealth Strategies Portfolio Management. Third-Party Manager fees can be up to 0.55% in addition to the program fee. Tax Aware Services are offered with Portfolio Manager Program and First Citizens Wealth Management Services at an additional fee of 0.53% of the assets in the account. First Citizens Guided Investing has a fee of 0.30%.
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Location
128 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
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Regulatory History (2)
Customer Dispute
July 2022Customer Dispute
March 2022Employment History
Current Registrations
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
State Registrations21 states
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