William Lauer is a registered investment advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group, based in Sandusky, OH, with 9 years of industry experience. William operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Insurance Planning, and 3 more. Their firm serves 1,669 clients with $1.2B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 1.50% |
| $500K - $1.5M | 1.10% |
| $1.5M - $2.5M | 0.95% |
| $2.5M - $5.0M | 0.85% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.75% |
| $10M+ | 0.75% |
Fees for accounts over $10,000,000 are negotiable. Non-discretionary investment management is available at a flat annual fee of 0.20%. Sub-advisor and third-party manager fees range from 0.16% to 0.75% and are additive.
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Location
4604 Timber Commons Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870
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Current Registrations
W.A. Smith Financial Group
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