Michael Smith
Michael Smith is a registered investment advisor at LPL Financial LLC, based in Benbrook, TX, with 11 years of industry experience. Michael is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 1,986,990 clients with $820B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.50% |
The maximum account fee is 2.50% and is negotiable between the client and the advisor. Fees are based on total assets in the account and payable quarterly in advance.
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Location
Benbrook, TX
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December 2025Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Michael is a sole proprietor financial advisor with Clear Financial Network since 2022, spending minimal time on this. As part of financial planning, he occasionally provides life insurance services.
Employment History
Current Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
LPL Financial LLC
LPL Financial LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.Broker
Questar Asset Management, INC.
Questar Capital CorporationBroker
Edward Jones
Edward JonesBroker
State Registrations11 states
You can work with an advisor not registered in your state. Most advisors can legally serve a small number of clients across state lines without registering.
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