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Bradley Joseph Schmitz

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Spirit Lake, IA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

19 years

Location

Spirit Lake, IA 51360

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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

Bradley Schmitz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at LPL Financial and SII Investments, Inc. Schmitz is also an insurance agent for Bank Midwest Insurance, where he handles life insurance and annuity sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, supports institutional consulting, and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

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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Spirit Lake, IA

1800 Royal Ave

Spirit Lake IA 51360

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Iowa

Work history

19 years of industry experience

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Spirit Lake, IA

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Spirit Lake, IA

LPL Financial LLC

2018 - 2026 • 8 years

Okoboji, IA

Bank Midwest Trust Services

2008 - Present • 18 years

Spirit Lake, IA

SII Investments, Inc.

2008 - 2018 • 10 years

Okoboji, IA

Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

2007 - 2008 • 1 year

IA

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

2007 - 2007 • 1 year

West Des Moines, IA

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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Series 65

Okoboji, IA

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