DK

Daniel Benjamin Kistler

11 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
59 advisors
Number of Clients
2,731 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$213K average
Assets Under Management
$580.5M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K
AUM-Based Fees (Flat)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
$0+2.50%

Fees are negotiable, but cannot exceed 2.50% (2.00% in Alabama).

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee

DLS offers portfolio management services with fees negotiable up to a maximum of 2.50% annually (2.00% in Alabama). The specific fee is in the contract. Related client accounts may be grouped for fee determination. Discounts may be offered to family/friends of associated persons. Minimum account sizes vary by program, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. For assets managed by DLS, fees are paid monthly or quarterly in advance or arrears. Clients receive a pro-rata refund of unearned fees if services are terminated.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementHigh Net WorthRetirement Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

901 N Broad Street, Suite 400, Rome, GA, 30161

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Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
December 2023
Pending
Customer Dispute
September 2020
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Daniel is an independent insurance agent selling life and disability insurance since 2017. This takes about full-time hours and is not investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
November 2025 - Present · 2 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.
November 2025 - Present · 2 mos
Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC
September 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Retirement Cash Flow Group, LLC
April 2019 - December 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos
Roger's Retirement Readiness Alliance LLC
November 2016 - December 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC Broker
October 2016 - November 2025 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Coastal Equities, INC.Broker
April 2016 - October 2016 · 6 mos
Waddell & Reed
July 2014 - April 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos
Waddell & ReedBroker
June 2014 - April 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos
State Registrations22 states
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Exams
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