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Christopher Smith

15 Years of Experience
Fort Worth, TX
1 DisclosureBroker

Christopher Smith is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Fort Worth, TX, with 15 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

5322 Blue Mound Rd, Fort Worth, TX, 76106

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
May 2011
Settled
Other Business Activities

Christopher owns Carter Madison Real Estate LLC, which involves real estate properties. He dedicates minimal time to this investment-related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
July 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
July 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
September 2021 - July 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
September 2021 - July 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
July 2017 - September 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
July 2017 - September 2021 · 4 yrs 2 mos
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
October 2012 - October 2015 · 3 yrs
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
October 2012 - October 2015 · 3 yrs
Chase Investment Services CORP.
May 2010 - October 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Chase Investment Services CORP.Broker
May 2010 - October 2012 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Edward Jones
February 2009 - April 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos
Edward JonesBroker
February 2009 - April 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos
State Registrations3 states
COFLTX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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