James Smerke is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Corient, based in Columbus, OH, with 7 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 3 more. Their firm serves 25,061 clients with $140B in assets under management.
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Corient's investment advisory fee varies based on the services provided and other considerations, but typically ranges up to 1.00% per year of the assets they manage. The fee is billed quarterly in advance, based on the value of your account on the last day of the prior quarter. If you start mid-quarter, the fee is prorated and included in the next quarter's billing. If you end the agreement mid-quarter, you'll receive a prorated refund for the remaining portion of the quarter.
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1801 Watermark Dr, Ste 300, Columbus, OH, 43215
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Corient
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Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC
Plante Moran Financial Advisors
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