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Nathan D Smith

Advisor at Raymond James & Associates — Battle Creek, MI Michigan Ave. W

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

15 years

Location

Battle Creek, MI 49017

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Raymond James & Associates

Institution

Total advisors

5,810

Across 937 offices

Clients per advisor

88 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$788,879 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Nathan Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2019, following prior roles at Robert Baird & Co. and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations—offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Client services

Based on Raymond James & Associates

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Please see note in schedule d - miscellaneous

Expertise

Based on Raymond James & Associates

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James & Associates

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fee available for planning services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services Program quarterly fixed fees.

Commissions

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Project-based

Hourly Fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally charged up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees generally up to $400 per hour; Fixed (flat) fees available for planning services.

Location

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Battle Creek, MI Michigan Ave. W

25 Michigan Ave. W, Suite 240

Battle Creek MI 49017

Advisors at this office

7

Most active in

Michigan · Texas

Work history

15 years of industry experience

Raymond James & Associates

2019 - Present • 7 years

Battle Creek, MI

Robert Baird & Co.

2019 - 2019 • 1 year

Battle Creek, MI

J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. LYons, LLC

2011 - 2019 • 8 years

Battle Creek, MI

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Business activities & affiliations

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Timothy W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Battle Creek, MI

Wendt Financial Advisors, LLC

Timothy Wendt is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been the principal advisor at Wendt Financial Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Plante & Moran PLLC for 10 years. Wendt Financial Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, couples, families, trusts, and estates with a focus on retirement accumulation and sustainable retirement income. The firm provides discretionary investment management and tailored financial planning, emphasizing broad diversification through primarily exchange-traded funds and no-load mutual funds, managed with a long-term, buy-and-hold approach and periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Charitable giving & philanthropy Cash flow / budgeting Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Alex W

CFP®, Series 65

Marshall, MI

Miller Financial Services LLC

Alex White is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Miller Financial Services LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked briefly at Zhang Financial LLC and held positions outside the financial sector, including roles at The Cove Lakeside Bistro and Stryker Corp. He also holds an insurance license. Miller Financial Services LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individual and institutional clients, with a notable focus on public entities and formal 3(38) plan management. The firm integrates advisory, insurance, and administrative cash-management services through a small team serving a sizable client base.

Options & derivatives strategies College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Joseph M

Series 63, Series 66

Marshall, MI

Miller Financial Services LLC

Joseph Miller is a financial advisor at Miller Financial Services LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Miller Financial Services since 2007. Miller serves as a trustee on the board of the Homer Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization benefiting the community of Homer, Michigan, a position he has held since 2006. Miller Financial Services LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and related non-securities consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm is known for its work with public entities and offers a combination of advisory, insurance, and administrative cash-management services.

Options & derivatives strategies College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Todd C

Series 65

Marshall, MI

Wealth Ease Wealth Management

Todd Candelaria is a financial advisor at Wealth Ease Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He is also the owner of a CPA firm providing tax and accounting services. Prior to joining Wealth Ease Wealth Management, he held positions at firms including Michael F McLain CPA and Plante Moran. Wealth Ease Wealth Management offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis in its investment approach and typically manages client assets on a discretionary basis.

Income planning Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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Isaac L

Series 65

Marshall, MI

Miller Financial Services LLC

Isaac Lubbers is a financial advisor at Miller Financial Services LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Michigan State University and operated an auto detailing business. Miller Financial Services LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm acts as a fiduciary, developing portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, and is known for its work with public entities and formal 3(38) plan management services.

Options & derivatives strategies College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Austin R

CFP®, Series 65

Marshall, MI

Wealth Ease Wealth Management

Austin Rinard is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Wealth Ease Wealth Management. Prior to founding Wealth Ease in 2025, he worked at Miller Financial Services for 13 years. Outside of financial advising, he co-owns a party rental business called Party Time Events. Wealth Ease Wealth Management provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a range of investment methods and instruments, typically operates under discretionary authority, and coordinates estate and income tax planning through third-party professionals.

Income planning Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner
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