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James Daniel Keith

Advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC — Williamstown, KY

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

15 years

Location

Williamstown, KY 41097

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RFG Advisory, LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

187

Across 85 offices

Clients per advisor

92 High

Avg AUM per client

$295,694 Very Low

HNW client ratio

7% Low

About

James Keith is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC in Williamstown, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America, Inc. He is also the owner and advisor of ETA Investments, a separate advisory and insurance business. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for more than 17,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts with a mix of discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and alternative investment solutions.

Client services

Based on RFG Advisory, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on RFG Advisory, LLC

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on RFG Advisory, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Educators, Teachers, and Academics Doctor or Medical Professional Executive

Demographic focus

Based on RFG Advisory, LLC

Women Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees charged for financial planning and consulting based on complexity and scope; will not exceed $50,000.

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.35%, negotiated by Financial Advisor (flat, linear or tiered fee schedules possible) $0+: up to 0.50% RFG annual platform fee included in advisory fee $0+: Bluemonte sub-adviser fee of 0.15% per annum on Bluemonte Funds $0+: Third-party manager strategist fees vary from 0% to 1.0% $0+: Third-party platform fees included in RFG platform fee; SMArtX accounts under $10,000 incur additional $10/month platform fee

Commissions

Some Financial Advisors are also registered representatives and/or licensed insurance agents earning commissions on sales of securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Hourly charges may be applied for consulting but specific rates are not clearly stated.

Other

Minimum fee: $12.50 non-refundable quarterly Account Service Fee deducted from Client accounts held at Fidelity and Schwab; no service fee on Pontera accounts. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees are flat fees negotiated between Financial Advisor and Client, typically not exceeding $50,000; payable monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, one-time or split fees.

Location

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Williamstown, KY

1408 N. Main Street

Williamstown KY 41097

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Kentucky · Texas

Work history

15 years of industry experience

RFG Advisory, LLC

2019 - Present • 7 years

Williamstown, KY

Arbor Point Advisors

2017 - Present • 9 years

Williamstown, KY

SECURITIES AMERICA, inc.

2014 - Present • 12 years

Williamstown, KY

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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William S

Series 63, Series 66

Williamstown, KY

RFG Advisory, LLC

William Smith is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has a history with several firms, including Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America Advisors, and E. Thomas & Associates Inc., where he also manages tax planning and business services for individuals and small businesses. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving over 17,000 clients with approximately $8 billion in assets under management. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a mix of active and passive strategies, including alternative investments and tax-aware approaches.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Educators, Teachers, and Academics Doctor or Medical Professional Executive Women Professionals
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James S

Series 63, Series 66

Dry Ridge, KY

LPL Financial

James Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a farm known as MLS farms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting, model portfolios, and technology-driven investment strategies.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Clifford B

Series 63, Series 66

Butler, KY

Charles Schwab

Clifford Brown is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Butler, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors for a total of 14 years before joining Schwab in 2021. Outside of advising, he owns Prime Vibes Meditation, where he teaches meditation classes and produces related content, and serves as a brand ambassador for Raw Nutrition. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated service model, and multi-asset investment approach.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Scott D

Series 63, Series 66

Morning View, KY

Fidelity

Scott Davis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Covington, KY. Davis has been with Fidelity Investments since 2004. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where Davis works, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and deliver model strategies.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Luke B

Series 63, Series 65

Owenton, KY

Thrivent Investment Management

Luke Banks is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Flagstar Bank. His current tenure at Thrivent began in 2024. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a broad range of topics, typically delivered as one-time or ongoing engagements, without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Business ownership considerations

Carl C

Series 66

Dry Ridge, KY

LPL Financial

Carl Campbell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones for eight years and currently practices at LPL Financial. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Nielsen for three years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with various discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance
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