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Thomas Michael Smith

Advisor at Cetera — Washington, NJ

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

22 years

Location

Washington, NJ 07882

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,190

Across 5,086 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Thomas Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Insurance Services, Avantax Advisory Services, and Blue Valley Financial LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner and sole proprietor of Hess and Smith, a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Washington, NJ

18 Buttermilk Bridge Rd.

Washington NJ 07882

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Blue Valley Financial LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Washington, NJ

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Washington, NJ

Avantax Insurance Services, LLC

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Washington, NJ

Avantax Advisory Services

2012 - 2025 • 13 years

Washington, NJ

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2004 - 2025 • 21 years

Washington, NJ

Hess and Smith

1997 - 2026 • 29 years

Washington, NJ

Disclosures

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CFA®, Series 65

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Options & derivatives strategies
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