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Mark Lawrence Smith

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Fiskdale, MA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Experience

37 years

Location

Fiskdale, MA

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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

Mark Smith is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. He previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 10 years. Smith serves as president and board member of local community organizations in Fiskdale, Massachusetts. 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 and utilizes a variety of portfolio management platforms and 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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Fiskdale, MA

Fiskdale MA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Massachusetts · Michigan · Oregon · Texas

Work history

37 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2019 - Present • 7 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2019 - Present • 7 years

Fairfield, MI

Securities America Advisors, Inc.

2009 - 2019 • 10 years

Farmington Hills, MI

Securities America Inc.

2009 - 2019 • 10 years

La Vista, NE

Disclosures

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CFP®, Series 63

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Series 63, Series 65

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