KS
CFP
KS
CFP

Karl Smith

14 Years of Experience
Kennesaw, GA
1 Disclosure

Karl Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Henssler Financial, based in Kennesaw, GA, with 14 years of industry experience. Karl operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Corporate Executives, Education Planning, and 6 more. Their firm serves 1,746 clients with $3.8B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
30 advisors
Number of Clients
1,746 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$2.2M average
Assets Under Management
$3.8B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K
Planning is included in investment management
Minimum Annual Fee:$3,000
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.25%
$1.0M - $2.0M1.00%
$2.0M - $3.0M0.90%
$3.0M - $5.0M0.75%
$5M+0.75%

Rates shown reflect the Traditional Management and Wealth Management programs with individual stocks. Other programs like ETF/Mutual Fund management feature lower rates (starting at 0.75%), and automated management is charged at a flat 0.50%. Fees are negotiable for accounts over $5 million.

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

3735 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA, 30144

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Criminal
November 2001
Final Disposition
Other Business Activities

Karl is a Managing Associate at Henssler Financial, a wealth management firm, where he manages client relationships, provides investment advice and financial planning, and manages a team of advisors. This activity takes more than full-time hours, including extensive time during trading hours.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Henssler Financial
September 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Alps Distributors, INC.Broker
January 2012 - May 2019 · 7 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations1 state
GA
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Exams
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