Alex Colby Gardener
Advisor at Encourage Financial LLC — Atlanta, GA
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Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
1 year
Location
Atlanta, GA
Alex Gardener is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over five years at Encourage Financial LLC and prior experience at firms including Edelman Financial Engines and Raymond James Financial Services. He is also the founder of Smart Aleck Films LLC, a company he has been involved with since 2009. Based in Atlanta, GA, Gardener holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Encourage Financial LLC is a Georgia-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth households, and small businesses. The firm offers wealth management combining financial planning and portfolio management, with a focus on a Core + Satellite investment approach and the use of scenario analysis and stress testing to manage risks. It also provides educational workshops, tax-return assistance, and retirement-plan consulting.
Based on Encourage Financial LLC
Based on Encourage Financial LLC
Fixed project-based planning fees range from $300 to $7,500; minimum tax preparation fee $300
$0 - $499,999: 1.25% annually $500,000 - $999,999: 1.00% annually $1,000,000 - $2,999,999: 0.85% annually $3,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.65% annually $5,000,000+: 0.50% annually
$400 per hour for limited planning engagements
Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fee $300-$7,500; hourly fee $400/hour billed in 15-minute increments; educational workshops $0-$5,000 per event paid by sponsor
Atlanta, GA
Atlanta GA
Advisors at this office
1
Georgia
1 year of industry experience
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
2024 - 2024 • 1 year
Fayetteville, GA
On Purpose Financial Management Inc.
2024 - 2024 • 1 year
Fayetteville, GA
Raymond James Financial Services
2024 - 2024 • 1 year
Fayetteville, GA
Edelman Financial Engines
2023 - 2024 • 1 year
Santa Clara, CA
Encourage Financial LLC
2021 - Present • 5 years
Atlanta, GA
Smart Aleck Films LLC
2009 - Present • 17 years
Atlanta, GA
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