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Daniel Smith

First Citizens Asset Management, INC
18 Years of Experience
Columbia, SC
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Daniel Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, INC, based in Columbia, SC, with 18 years of industry experience. Daniel is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,264 clients with $470M in assets under management.

First Citizens Asset Management, INC
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
73 advisors
Number of Clients
1,264 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$368K average
Assets Under Management
$465.1M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K2.75%
$250K - $500K2.75%
$500K - $1000K2.00%
$1.0M - $2.0M2.00%
$2.0M - $5.0M1.50%
$5M+1.00%

Rates reflect the maximum fees for Unified Managed Account equity and balanced portfolios. Separately Managed Account maximum fees range from 1.00% to 2.00%. Fees may be negotiated.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

1212 Main St, Columbia, SC, 29201

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business Activities

Daniel serves on the Alumni Advisory Board for Francis Marion University and co-owns a rental property called Cocky's Corner LLC. These activities require minimal time and the rental property is investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
First Citizens Asset Management, INC
July 2026 - Present · 3 mos
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.
April 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos
First Citizens Investor Services, INC.Broker
January 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
First Citizens Asset Management, INC
May 2026 - July 2026 · 2 mos
First Citizens Asset Management, INC
December 2012 - April 2016 · 3 yrs 4 mos
First Citizens Securities CorporationBroker
November 2012 - January 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.
October 2007 - September 2012 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Bb&t Investment Services, INC.Broker
August 2007 - September 2012 · 5 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations16 states
CAFLGAHIIDKSMAMDMNNCOHSCTNTXVAVirgin Islands
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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