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Kirby Smith

45 Years of Experience
Lutherville, MD
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Kirby Smith is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Lutherville, MD, with 45 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.

The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

2350 W Joppa Rd, Greenspring Center, Lutherville, MD, 21093

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
July 1998
Closed-No Action
Other Business Activities

Kirby is an affiliate professor at Loyola College of Maryland, teaching portfolio management, and also officiates weddings. Additionally, Kirby is the executor of his sister's estate, dedicating minimal time to each of these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
June 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
June 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.Broker
October 2011 - June 2019 · 7 yrs 8 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
October 2011 - June 2019 · 7 yrs 8 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
April 2004 - October 2011 · 7 yrs 6 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
April 2004 - October 2011 · 7 yrs 6 mos
Morgan Stanley
April 1999 - April 2004 · 5 yrs
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
May 1998 - April 2004 · 5 yrs 11 mos
Bt Alex. Brown IncorporatedBroker
September 1997 - August 1998 · 11 mos
Alex. Brown & Sons IncorporatedBroker
June 1980 - September 1997 · 17 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations15 states
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