Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
479 advisors
Number of Clients
30,126 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$520K average
Assets Under Management
$15.7B

Fee Structure

Minimum Annual Fee:$125

BFE's investment advisory fee is an annual wrap fee consisting of the Edwards Fee and, if applicable, the Manager Fee, up to a maximum of 2.50% annually. The Edwards Fee covers BFE's advisory services, account administration, trade execution, and advisor compensation. The Manager Fee covers portfolio management services. There is a minimum annual fee of $125 that applies to all BFE investment advisory accounts. BFE’s investment advisory fees are negotiable.

Areas of Practice
Investment Management
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Advisor Information

Office location

406 Third Avenue Nw, Hickory, NC, 28601

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Regulatory History (1)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
July 2013
Other Business Activities

Alice is a notary public in Hickory, NC, providing notary services as requested, dedicating minimal time. Alice also co-owns an investment/rental property in Outer Banks, NC, spending a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, INC. Broker
October 2025 - Present · 3 mos
Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Incorporated
October 2025 - Present · 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
October 2018 - October 2025 · 7 yrs
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated Broker
September 2018 - October 2025 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Broyhill Asset Management, LLC
December 2016 - September 2018 · 1 yr 9 mos
Sagepoint Financial, INC.Broker
September 2013 - October 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Broker
January 2006 - August 2013 · 7 yrs 7 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
January 2006 - August 2013 · 7 yrs 7 mos
Bb&t Asset Management, INC.
September 2005 - January 2006 · 4 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLC Broker
February 2004 - June 2005 · 1 yr 4 mos
Carillon Investments, INC.Broker
May 1998 - December 2003 · 5 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations20 states
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