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Stephen Ray Smith

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Ballinger, TX Hutchings Avenue

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

25 years

Location

Ballinger, TX 76821

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,484

Across 2,976 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Stephen Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ballinger, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has prior experience at Texas Country Financial and The First National Bank of Ballinger. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee managing the Texas Country Bancshares Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting through analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

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

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Ballinger, TX Hutchings Avenue

911 Hutchings Avenue

Ballinger TX 76821

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Texas

Work history

25 years of industry experience

Texas Country Financial Services

2020 - Present • 6 years

Ballinger, TX

Texas Country Financial

2010 - 2020 • 10 years

Ballinger, TX

Raymond James Financial

2009 - Present • 17 years

Ballinger, TX

Sports Officiating

2003 - 2019 • 16 years

Ballinger, TX

The First National Bank of Ballinger

2002 - Present • 24 years

Ballinger, TX

Raymond james Financial Services, Inc

2002 - Present • 24 years

Ballinger, TX

Merrill

2001 - 2002 • 1 year

Abilene, TX

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Ryan L

Series 63, Series 66, Series 65

Ballinger, TX

Orion Financial Group

Ryan Lange is a financial advisor with Orion Financial Group in Ballinger, TX, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Grove Point Advisors. Outside of advising, Lange serves as a councilman for the City of Ballinger and is involved in the family-owned Lange Funeral Home business. Orion Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, standalone planning and consulting, and ERISA/pension plan advisory, using a variety of analytic methods to tailor strategies to client objectives.

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Tanner G

Series 66

Ballinger, TX

Edward Jones

Tanner Gilbert is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he held positions at Purdue Global and FedEx Office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James W

Series 63, Series 66

Ballinger, TX

Raymond James Financial

James Woodruff Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ballinger, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and also leads Woodruff Wealth Management Inc., which operates as an independent branch office. Outside of his advisory role, Woodruff serves as an officer and secretary for multiple business ventures and manages day-to-day operations at Woodruff Wealth Management Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work, incorporating advanced analytical tools and advisory programs.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive

Larry G

CFP®, Series 66

Ballinger, TX

Edward Jones

Larry Gilbert is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages an agriculture business focused on sheep in San Angelo, TX. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Wealth management Retirement withdrawal strategies Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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