Benjamin Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cove Financial Planning, LLC, based in Evanston, IL, with 13 years of industry experience. Benjamin operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 5 more. Their firm serves 60 clients with $99M in assets under management.
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 0.95% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 0.80% |
| $2.0M - $3.0M | 0.70% |
| $3.0M - $5.0M | 0.50% |
| $5M+ | 0.30% |
Fees are negotiable and paid quarterly in arrears. There is a minimum quarterly advisory fee of $2,500. Comprehensive financial planning is included in the annual advisory fee.
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Benjamin Smith
Location
1603 Orrington Ave, Suite 600, Evanston, IL, 60201
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Current Registrations
Cove Financial Planning, LLC
Previous Registrations
Strategic Wealth Partners
Russell Investments
Russell Investments Financial Services, LLCBroker
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.Broker
State Registrations4 states
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Ben Smithis a fee-only financial advisor andCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™(CFP®) Professional with offices in Milwaukee, WI, Evanston, IL and St Louis Park, MN, serving clients virtually across the country. Cove Financial Planning providescomprehensive financial planningandinvestment managementservices to individuals and families, regardless of location, with a focus onSocially Responsible Investing(SRI).
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