Brian Schmidt
Brian Schmidt is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, based in Austin, TX, with 17 years of industry experience. Brian operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 97,702 clients with $60B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Kestra Advisory Services' (Kestra AS) fees for managing your investments are a percentage of the value of your portfolio, up to a maximum of 2.5% per year. The exact percentage is determined by your advisor based on factors like the size of your account, the type of account (e.g., retirement), the services you receive, and the platform you choose. These fees are negotiable.
Kestra AS offers different advisory platforms with varying program fees that are deducted from the client fee you negotiate with your advisor. These platforms include AdvisorEnterprise, Horizon, and AdvisorChoice. Each platform has different features, costs, and minimum account sizes.
There are also third-party managed solutions available through platforms like Focus Partners Advisor Solutions, Symmetry Partners, SEI and AssetMark.
Location
5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX, 78735
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Brian is an employee of NFP Corporate Services (NY), LLC, where he works in wealth management, insurance, and benefits, taking up all of his time. He also holds board positions with Our Lady of Sorrows, Fortify Rights, and Catholic Schools of Broome County, dedicating minimal time to each.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
Kestra Investment Services, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
NFP Advisor Services, LLC
Cadaret, Grant & CO., INC.Broker
State Registrations18 states
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