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
Clean regulatory record

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

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Other Business Activities

Amanda is involved in several rental property businesses, including direct ownership, co-ownership, and membership in Rembert Properties LLC. She also serves as a board member for two charitable organizations, Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry and Ashure Ministry, and owns/manages a small event space rental business called Merriments, LLC.

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
June 2023 - November 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated Broker
September 2022 - November 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Broker
January 2008 - September 2010 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
January 2008 - September 2010 · 2 yrs 8 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.
December 2007 - January 2008 · 1 mo
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
October 2007 - January 2008 · 3 mos
State Registrations20 states
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Exams
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