BS
CFP

Brendan Thomas Smith

26 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
43 advisors
Number of Clients
3,215 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.6M average
Assets Under Management
$5.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
Financial Planning:Included in AUM fee
Financial Plan Fee:$2,500 - $100,000
Hourly Rate:$250/hr

Wealth Management fees are based on a percentage of assets under management, generally around 1% annually, but can vary based on portfolio size and services. Financial planning consulting fees are either hourly ($250/hour) or fixed ($2,500 to $100,000). Executive service fees are negotiated annually with the sponsoring corporation. The firm may charge lower fees based on anticipated additional assets, related accounts, pre-existing client relationships, or pro bono activities. Some clients may have grandfathered fee schedules. Ultra-high net worth clients may be offered a flat annual fee plus an asset-based fee.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingInsurance PlanningBusiness OwnersHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

246 Goose Lane,, Suite 201, Guilford, CT, 06437

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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

Brendan is an equity partner (less than 5%) at Exencial Wealth Advisors since 2023, dedicating his full work week to the firm. He also manages operations for an affiliated group, including tax preparation and group life and health insurance, spending a few hours per week on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Exencial Wealth Advisors
January 2023 - Present · 3 yrs
Previous Registrations
Shoreline Financial Advisors, LLC
July 2008 - March 2023 · 14 yrs 8 mos
Purshe Kaplan Sterling InvestmentsBroker
June 2008 - September 2019 · 11 yrs 3 mos
Raymond James Financial Services
January 2000 - June 2008 · 8 yrs 5 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
May 1999 - June 2008 · 9 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations6 states
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