Aaron Smith is a registered investment advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, based in Raleigh, NC, with 14 years of industry experience. Aaron operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 5,673 clients with $1.9B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.00% |
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Location
100 E. Six Forks Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27609
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Regulatory History
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Aaron is a co-owner of Tobacco Road Real Estate Group LLC and manages rental property since 2011. This activity is not investment-related and takes about 10-20% of his time, typically after business hours.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC
Previous Registrations
Cardinal Financial
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
State Registrations1 state
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