Alfred Aloysius Smith Jr.

Advisor at Merrill — Chambersburg, PA Kennebec Dr

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

36 years

Location

Chambersburg, PA 17201

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Merrill

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Total advisors

25,478

Across 3,094 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Alfred Smith is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where he provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial goals. He leverages access to Merrill’s investment insights and Bank of America’s banking and lending solutions to create flexible strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. With a focus on managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income, Alfred employs a rational, goals-based approach to help clients manage risk and pursue long-term financial objectives.

With over twenty years of experience navigating diverse economic and market environments, Alfred offers guidance to individuals, families, and businesses seeking to secure their financial futures. He holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, reflecting his commitment to professional standards and ongoing education. Alfred is a graduate of Tulane University and also holds a high school diploma from Montclair High School.

Outside of his professional role, Alfred is active in community service, upholding Merrill’s tradition of local engagement. He enjoys cooking, golfing, running marathons, and playing tennis. When not working with clients, he spends time with his family, including his wife and two daughters, as well as pursuing yardwork and reading history.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Income planning

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Commissions

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Location

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Chambersburg, PA Kennebec Dr

1108 Kennebec Dr

Chambersburg PA 17201

Advisors at this office

12

Most active in

Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

36 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.A.

2011 - Present • 15 years

Chambersburg, PA

Merrill

1993 - Present • 33 years

Chambersburg, PA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Fred Y

CFP®, Series 65

Greencastle, PA

Cumberland Valley Financial Services Inc.

Fred Young is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, serving as the sole advisor at Cumberland Valley Financial Services Inc. in Greencastle, PA, where he has worked since 1992. He holds a Series 65 license and provides financial advisory services through an independent, state-registered firm. Cumberland Valley Financial Services Inc. offers ongoing portfolio management and comprehensive financial advice to individuals, pensions, profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm implements diversified investment allocations primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, managing a significant portion of assets on a discretionary basis under tailored investment policies.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Noah E

Series 65

Chambersburg, PA

TruNorth Financial Services, Inc.

Noah Eshenaur is a financial advisor at TruNorth Financial Services, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining TruNorth, he worked in various roles including positions at Shippensburg University and Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11. TruNorth Financial Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm uses a conservative, diversified investment approach with portfolios constructed primarily of mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual equities and fixed-income securities when appropriate.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business succession planning
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Kristin R

Series 65

Chambersburg, PA

TruNorth Financial Services, Inc.

Kristin Ramsay is a financial advisor at truNorth Financial Services, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Orrstown Bank for eight years before joining truNorth Financial Services in 2019. Outside of advising, she is a minority owner of a coffee roasting and coffee shop business called Denim Coffee Company. truNorth Financial Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs a conservative, diversified investment approach, constructing portfolios primarily with mutual funds and ETFs while offering retirement rollover guidance and consulting services.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business succession planning
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Christopher J

Series 65

Chambersburg, PA

TruNorth Financial Services, Inc.

Christopher Jackson is a financial advisor at TruNorth Financial Services, Inc. in Chambersburg, PA, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Wealth Management and Tucker Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Jackson is active in community and educational organizations, serving as chairperson of the Shippensburg University Finance Advisory Council and president of University Community Ministries. TruNorth Financial Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs a conservative, diversified investment approach with portfolios primarily consisting of mutual funds and ETFs, managing accounts on a discretionary basis guided by client risk tolerance and an Investment Policy Statement.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business succession planning
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Michael E

Series 63, Series 65

Shippensburg, PA

Mutual Of Omaha Investor Services, Inc.

Michael Eicher is a financial advisor at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. He has worked with Mutual of Omaha and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services since 2015 in various roles. Outside of advisory services, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life, health, and annuities. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides financial advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and financial planning solutions, operating through platform relationships with Envestnet and Pershing.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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James M

CFP®, Series 63

Ft Loudon, PA

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

James Martin is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience and has been with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. for 15 years. His background includes independent insurance sales, tax preparation and accounting, as well as nonprofit work as a minister. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm uses asset-class model allocations with multiple risk objectives and incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing strategies.

ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies Religious/faith focused
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