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Brian Lane Smith

Advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC — Schererville, IN West U.S. Hwy 30

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

29 years

Location

Schererville, IN 46375

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Private Advisor Group, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

922

Across 420 offices

Clients per advisor

181 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$330,212 Low

HNW client ratio

17% Typical

About

Brian Smith is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Independent Financial Partners, Harvest Financial Planning, and Concourse Financial Group Securities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model, using technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and wrap programs.

Client services

Based on Private Advisor Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Solicitation/referral

Expertise

Based on Private Advisor Group, LLC

Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Private Advisor Group, LLC

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee arrangements possible for certain services or periods, subject to negotiation.

Percentage

$0 - 'level set in client agreement': Negotiated up to a maximum of 2.00% annually for non-wrap accounts $0 - 'level set in client agreement': Up to 2.25% annually for wrap accounts

Commissions

Commissions charged on securities transactions if clients engage certain IARs in their capacity as registered representatives of LPL; Firm receives no part of these commissions.

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiable based upon scope of services.

Subscriptions

Subscription-based payment plans available for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Minimum fee: The Firm does not generally require an annual minimum fee or asset level for investment advisory services, but can reduce its annual minimum fee or charge a lesser fee based on various criteria. Fee-only: Negotiable fees including fixed fees, hourly fees, or subscription-based payment plans for financial planning and consulting services.

Location

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Schererville, IN West U.S. Hwy 30

930 West U.S. Hwy 30

Schererville IN 46375

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Indiana · Texas

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Private Advisor Group, LLC

2018 - Present • 8 years

Schererville, IN

LPL Financial

2011 - Present • 15 years

Schererville, IN

Independent Financial Partners

2011 - 2018 • 7 years

Schererville, IN

Harvest Financial Planning LLC

2011 - Present • 15 years

Schererville, IN

Concourse Financial Group Securities, Inc.

1998 - 2011 • 13 years

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Series 63, Series 66

Crown Point, IN

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Series 66

Valparaiso, IN

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Series 65

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Series 65

Valparaiso, IN

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Cash flow / budgeting Retirement income strategy General tax planning General estate planning guidance
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Dylan P

Series 65

Lowell, IN

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Options & derivatives strategies
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Eudora A

Series 66

Crown Point, IN

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