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Fabian Smith

Advisor at Cetera — Westchester, IL

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Credentials

Series 65, Series 63

Experience

5 years

Location

Westchester, IL

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,095 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Fabian Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Westchester, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with five years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple financial and tax-related firms, including Turbo Tax and Avantax, and owns The Cona Group Inc, a tax planning and preparation business. Additionally, he provides financial coaching focused on budgeting and debt management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies across various program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Westchester, IL

Westchester IL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

5 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Westchester, IL

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Turbo Tax

2021 - Present • 5 years

Bellwood, IL

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services.

2021 - 2025 • 4 years

Westchester, IL

Blue Skies Financial Advisors LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Westchester, IL

Avantax Advisory Services

2020 - 2025 • 5 years

Westchester, IL

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2020 - 2025 • 5 years

Westchester, IL

Ibm

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

Chicago, IL

The Cona Group Inc

2011 - Present • 15 years

Bellwood, IL

At&T

1994 - 2019 • 25 years

Chicago, IL

Disclosures

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Series 65

Chicago, IL

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Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Cash flow / budgeting General retirement planning Young Professionals

Vincent D

CFP®, Series 65

Chicago, IL

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Brady L

Series 65

Chicago, IL

RCM Wealth Advisors

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Options & derivatives strategies General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Jared G

Series 65, Series 66, Series 7, RICP®

Chicago, IL

Stirlingshire Investments

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Long-term care insurance Active portfolio management Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Scientific Professional Retired Doctor or Medical Professional Executive Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals Approaching retirement Retired
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Michael C

Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

United Advisor Group

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Annuities
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Nicole A

CFP®, Series 66

Wood Dale, IL

Parallel Advisors, LLC

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Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Tax-loss harvesting
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