Sidra Kaye Schmidt
Advisor at Merit Financial Advisors — Tampa, FL
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Credentials
Series 65
Experience Industry experience
< 1 year
Location
Tampa, FL
Merit Financial Advisors
Multi-team
Sidra Schmidt is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Raymond James & Associates, Wealth Enhancement Group, and Cambria, and has background experience outside finance in chiropractic services and direct marketing. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using centrally managed model portfolios, third-party managers, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.
Based on Merit Financial Advisors
Based on Merit Financial Advisors
Flat fees for financial planning, typically prorated and payable monthly or quarterly, not exceeding $100,000
$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% Above $250,000+: 1.00%
Hourly financial planning services with rates based on scope and complexity; specific rates not stated, fees generally not to exceed $100,000 for flat fee planning
Ongoing financial planning retainer fees payable annually, quarterly, or monthly, invoiced at the start of each period
Tampa, FL
Tampa FL
Advisors at this office
1
Florida
< 1 year of industry experience
Merit Financial Advisors
2025 - Present • 1 year
Alpharetta, GA
Raymond James & Associates
2024 - 2025 • 1 year
Saint Petersburg, FL
Wealth Enhancement Group
2020 - 2024 • 4 years
Plymouth, MN
Cambria
2019 - 2020 • 1 year
Eden Prairie, MN
7-HI Chiropractic
2018 - 2020 • 2 years
Minnetonka, MN
IWCO Direct
2018 - 2018 • 1 year
Chanhassen, MN
Maynards Restaurant
2014 - 2018 • 4 years
Excelsior, MN
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