Blake Cate is a registered investment advisor at Smeac Financial, LLC, based in Nolensville, TN, with 45 years of industry experience. Blake operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 22 clients with $11M in assets under management.
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 1.00% |
Annual portfolio management fee varies between 0.25% to 1.00% depending upon the market value of your assets under our management, the type and complexity of the asset management services provided, as well as the level of administration requested either directly or assumed by the client. The advisory fee is negotiable, depending on individual client circumstances.
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Location
Nolensville, TN
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Regulatory History (4)
Regulatory
March 2024Employment Separation After Allegations
August 2020Customer Dispute
October 2002Customer Dispute
September 1994Other Business Activities
Blake owns rental property in Nashville, TN with their spouse since 2016. Blake spends minimal time on this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Smeac Financial, LLC
Previous Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
First Union Capital Markets CORP.Broker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations2 states
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