BS
CFP

Brian David Smith

32 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
2 advisors
Number of Clients
323 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$352K average
Assets Under Management
$113.6M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $100K2.00%
$100K - $250K1.75%
$250K - $500K1.50%
$500K - $2.0M1.40%
$2M+1.40%

Fees are negotiated for accounts over $2,000,000. The fee percentage from the previous tier ($500,000 to $1,999,999) is used as the starting point for negotiation.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
Hourly Rate:Up to $350/hr

Fees are based on a percentage of assets under management, hourly charges (maximum $350/hour), or fixed fees, and are negotiable. Financial plan fees depend on complexity. Follow-up work is billed separately at an agreed rate. Investment management fees are based on the market value of assets managed. Current client relationships may exist where the fees are higher or lower than the fee schedule. A retainer of up to $500 is customary to begin financial planning services.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningFinancial Planning & Coaching
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Advisor Information

Office location

C/O 107 Manly Street, Greenville, SC, 29601

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Brian is the President and Owner of Southeast Financial Advisers, a Registered Investment Advisor and insurance business. He dedicates nearly full-time hours to this activity, primarily during market hours.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Southeast Financial Advisors
January 1999 - Present · 27 yrs
Previous Registrations
Sfa Financial, LLCBroker
November 2009 - February 2024 · 14 yrs 3 mos
Colony Park Financial Services LLC.Broker
January 2008 - October 2009 · 1 yr 9 mos
The Leaders Group, INC.Broker
July 1996 - January 2008 · 11 yrs 6 mos
Franklin Financial Services CorporationBroker
March 1994 - July 1996 · 2 yrs 4 mos
Financial Network Investment CorporationBroker
September 1993 - February 1994 · 5 mos
State Registrations4 states
GALANCSC
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Exams
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