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Adrienne C Kies

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Bryson City, NC

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

10 years

Location

Bryson City, NC

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,484

Across 2,976 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Adrienne Kies is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bryson City, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2022 before joining Raymond James Financial and its affiliated entities in 2022. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized advisory programs.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Bryson City, NC

Bryson City NC

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

North Carolina

Work history

10 years of industry experience

Raymond James & Associates, INC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Bryson City, NC

Raymond James Financial

2022 - Present • 4 years

Bryson City, NC

Raymond James Financial Services, INC

2022 - Present • 4 years

Bryson City, NC

Merrill

2014 - 2022 • 8 years

Duluth, GA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 66

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Series 66

Sylva, NC

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Series 66

Bryson City, NC

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CFP®, Series 66

Sylva, NC

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Joseph B

Series 66

Sylva, NC

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