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Benn J Smith

Advisor at LPL Financial — Kutztown, PA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

22 years

Location

Kutztown, PA 19530

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,678

Across 10,418 offices

Clients per advisor

87 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

Benn Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kutztown, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, Diamond Credit Union, and PFG Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees negotiated between IAR and client for financial planning and consulting services.

Commissions

Commissions and trail fees on brokerage product sales and for insurance products sold by IARs.

Project-based

Hourly fees up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Fee-only: Negotiated flat or hourly fees ranging from $0 to $15,000 or up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Location

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Kutztown, PA

15093 Kutztown Rd

Kutztown PA 19530

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Delaware · New Jersey · North Carolina · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas

Work history

22 years of industry experience

LPL Financial

2025 - Present • 1 year

Phillipsburg, NJ

CUSO Financial Services, LP

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

San Diego, CA

LPL Financial

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Pottstown, PA

Diamond Credit Union

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Pottstown, PA

PFG Advisors

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Pottstown, PA

Disclosures

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Series 65

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Lew C

CFP®

Macungie, PA

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Series 66

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CFP®

Sinking Spring, PA

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