Firm Information

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
3845 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

This firm offers financial planning, financial wellness, and investment management services. Fees vary depending on the service and platform used. Contact the firm for specific fee information, as fees can vary based on the Financial Professional and client location. The firm does not specify AUM fee tiers in this brochure.

Areas of Practice
Financial Planning & CoachingRetirement PlanningEstate PlanningEducation PlanningDivorce PlanningSpecial Needs PlanningInvestment Management
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Advisor Information

Office location

Atlanta, GA

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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

Donald plays bass in a band, is an independent insurance agent, and co-owns a family cookie business. He is also an officer for Lions Club International, dedicating about 20% of his time, and an independent agent for Coventry Life Settlements.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
November 2025 - Present · 2 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
November 2025 - Present · 2 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
November 2025 - Present · 2 mos
Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC
June 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC Broker
June 2017 - November 2025 · 8 yrs 5 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC.
January 2009 - May 2017 · 8 yrs 4 mos
Ameriprise Financial Services, INC. Broker
December 2008 - May 2017 · 8 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations7 states
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