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Aaron Smith

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Florence, MA 01062

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

16 years

About

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities. Smith is president of the Streetlight Financial Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services utilizing various account platforms and third-party sub-advisers.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

8 Main St.

Florence, MA 01062

Most active in

Massachusetts · Texas · Vermont · Virgin Islands

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2018 - Present (8 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2018 - Present (8 years)

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

2016 - Present (10 years)

Mass Mutual Investors Services

2016 - 2018 (2 years)

MetLife Securities Inc.

2015 - 2016 (1 year)

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