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Holly Smith

Advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. — Milford, DE

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

40 years

Location

Milford, DE

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Capitol Securities Management, Inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

97

Across 38 offices

Clients per advisor

33 Low

Avg AUM per client

$437,788 Low

HNW client ratio

41% High

About

Holly Smith is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2008. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars, managing assets through various accounts and programs tailored to client needs.

Client services

Based on Capitol Securities Management, Inc.

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

Occupation focus

Based on Capitol Securities Management, Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for single, one-time financial plans (amount depends on scope and expertise); pension consulting fees may be flat fees typically ranging from $1,000 to $125,000 per year; Portfolio Analysis and Review (PAR) fee is a one-time charge between 0.00% and 0.75%.

Commissions

Commission-based variable annuities and brokerage services are offered through affiliated broker-dealer Capitol Securities Management, Inc.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees generally range from $150 to $500 per hour; consulting fees generally range from $150 to $500 per hour

Location

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Milford, DE

Milford DE

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Arizona · Delaware

Work history

40 years of industry experience

Capitol Securities Management, INC

2008 - Present • 18 years

McLean, VA

The Concord Equity Group, Llc

2004 - 2007 • 3 years

Walnut Street Securities, Inc.

2003 - 2004 • 1 year

St. Louis, MO

Federal Street Financial Services

2001 - 2008 • 7 years

Milford, DE

Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc.

1999 - 2003 • 4 years

Milton, DE

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