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James Michael Smith

Advisor at LPL Financial — Dry Ridge, KY Fashion Ridge Rd

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

24 years

Location

Dry Ridge, KY 41035

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,923

Across 11,245 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

James Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, PNC Investments, and Fidelity. Outside of advising, he is involved in farming through MLS Farms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm provides access to various investment strategies and platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees up to $15,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Location

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Dry Ridge, KY Fashion Ridge Rd

1116 Fashion Ridge Rd

Dry Ridge KY 41035

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Kentucky

Work history

24 years of industry experience

LPL Financial

2024 - Present • 2 years

Dry Ridge, KY

Edward Jones

2019 - 2023 • 4 years

St. Louis, MO

Unemployed

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Dry Ridge, KY

PNC Investments

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Cincinnati, OH

Unemployed

2016 - 2016 • 1 year

Dry Ridge, OH

Fidelity

2008 - 2016 • 8 years

Covington, KY

Disclosures

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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, based in Williamstown, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America Inc., Securities America Advisors, and E. Thomas & Associates Inc., where he continues to manage a tax and accounting business providing tax planning, business start-up services, and loan proposal assistance. RFG Advisory serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, employing a range of model strategies and third-party platforms.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Women Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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James K

Series 63, Series 65

Williamstown, KY

RFG Advisory, LLC

James Keith is an investment advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at RFG Advisory since 2019 and previously spent time at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Keith is registered with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. RFG Advisory serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments and annuity platforms, leveraging a variety of model strategies and third-party platforms.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired Women Professionals Mid-Career Professionals
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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 with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Wells Fargo, Infinex Investments, Flagstar Bank, and LPL Financial prior to joining Thrivent. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning across various topics, including retirement, tax, and estate planning, while keeping planning and managed-account services distinct.

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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 is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Edward Jones and Nielsen. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management General estate planning guidance Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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