Robert Lewis Klingensmith
Advisor at Apella Wealth — Santa Monica, CA
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
20 years
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Apella Wealth
Multi-team
Robert Klingensmith is a financial advisor with Apella Wealth based in Santa Monica, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Klingensmith has been affiliated with PBMares, LLP and its wealth management affiliates since 2016, currently serving as a partner and consulting service line leader outside of investment advisory. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and retirement plans to foundations and institutions. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach that integrates multiple third-party technologies to offer customizable portfolio solutions, including separately managed accounts, an automated TAMP, held-away portfolio advice, and tax and retirement plan consulting.
Based on Apella Wealth
$0 - $1,000,000: 1.50% $1,000,000+: tiered decreasing rates apply (details not fully specified in brochure)
Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Fixed fees for financial planning services ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 based on complexity; hourly fees also available (specific hourly rates not clearly stated).
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica CA
Advisors at this office
1
California · Connecticut · Virginia
20 years of industry experience
PBMares, LLP
2020 - Present • 6 years
Fairfax, VA
PBMares Wealth Management, LLC
2017 - Present • 9 years
Williamsburg, VA
PBMares Wealth Management
2016 - 2017 • 1 year
Williamsburg, VA
Mass Mutual Investors Services
2011 - 2014 • 3 years
HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
2010 - 2011 • 1 year
Washington, DC
Wells Fargo Clearing
2006 - 2008 • 2 years
McLean, VA
FSC Securities Corporation
2003 - 2004 • 1 year
Denver, CO
Ameriprise
2000 - 2003 • 3 years
Denver, CO
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