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Steven Wallace Schmitt

Advisor at Raymond James & Associates — Grafton, VT

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

24 years

Location

Grafton, VT

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Raymond James & Associates

Institution

Total advisors

5,796

Across 936 offices

Clients per advisor

89 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$788,879 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Steven Schmitt is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also authoring a book titled "Capitalizing on Climates," expected to be published in early 2026. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and notable municipal advisory and execution 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 (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.

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

Location

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Grafton, VT

Grafton VT

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Jersey · New York · Texas · Vermont

Work history

24 years of industry experience

Raymond James & Associates

2022 - Present • 4 years

Paramus, NJ

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A

2016 - Present • 10 years

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A.

2016 - 2022 • 6 years

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LlC

2016 - 2022 • 6 years

New York, NY

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC

2009 - 2016 • 7 years

Short Hills, NJ

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Series 65, Series 63

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CFP®, Series 65

Chester, VT

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Wealth management
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Series 65

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Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting General tax planning Military & Veterans Sandwich Generation
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Series 63, Series 65

Townshend, VT

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Richard A

Series 66

Walpole, NH

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Nicholas H

Series 66

Charlestown, NH

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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