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Mark Smith

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Fiskdale, MA

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Industry experience

36 years

About

Mark Smith is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously spent 10 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. He serves as president of the Lake Road Association and is a board member of the Big Alum Lake Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing various account platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment 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

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

Fiskdale, MA

Most active in

Massachusetts · Michigan · Oregon · Texas

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2019 - Present (7 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2019 - Present (7 years)

Securities America Advisors, Inc.

2009 - 2019 (10 years)

Securities America Inc.

2009 - 2019 (10 years)

Disclosures

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