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Erik Anthony Smith

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Jackson, MI Airport Rd.

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

18 years

Location

Jackson, MI 49202

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,198 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Erik Smith is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011. Smith serves as a board member of the Battle Creek Rotary Club and operates Generations Financial Planning, LLC, an independent investment business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of platform arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Market timing

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Jackson, MI Airport Rd.

977 Airport Rd.

Jackson MI 49202

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Michigan · Texas

Work history

18 years of industry experience

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH Advisors, INC

2011 - Present • 15 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, INC

2011 - Present • 15 years

Fairfield, IA

Edward Jones

2008 - 2011 • 3 years

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Robert M

Series 63, Series 65

Jackson, MI

RMG Advisory Services

Robert Messner is a financial advisor at RMG Advisory Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RMG Advisory Services since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an individual insurance producer business and provides engineering and business development services through his parent company, The Robert Messner Group, LLC. RMG Advisory Services serves individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and nonprofit organizations by offering investment management, financial planning, and hourly advice. The firm employs an asset-class, diversification-focused investment approach with long-term strategic allocation and primarily non-discretionary account management.

Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Nicholas R

Series 65

Clarklake, MI

Wittlin Advisory

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Private / alternative investments
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Adriaan V

Series 65

Jackson, MI

Richmond Brothers, Inc.

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Matthew C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Jackson, MI

Richmond Brothers, Inc.

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Medicare planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired Approaching retirement Established Professionals
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Daniel V

CFP®, Series 66

Jackson, MI

Richmond Brothers, Inc.

Daniel Vredeveld is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Richmond Brothers, Inc. in Jackson, MI since 2012. Richmond Brothers serves individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and Medicare consulting through a partnership with an outside Medicare solutions team. The firm uses an individualized fiduciary approach incorporating various investment strategies and may delegate model execution to sub-advisers.

Medicare planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired Approaching retirement Established Professionals
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David R

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Jackson, MI

Richmond Brothers, Inc.

David Richmond is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Richmond Brothers, Inc. in Jackson, MI, where he has worked for 15 years. He has 17 years of industry experience. Outside of advising, he serves on the boards of the Lingap Children's Foundation and BioVentrix, Inc., and is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed life insurance, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Richmond Brothers, Inc. serves individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and Medicare consulting. The firm employs an individualized, fiduciary approach using a variety of investment strategies and sponsors private placement funds managed through an affiliated manager.

Medicare planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired Approaching retirement Established Professionals
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