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William Patrick Smith

Advisor at Smith Thornton Advisors, LLC — Huntsville, AL

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

13 years

Location

Huntsville, AL 35801

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Smith Thornton Advisors, LLC

Team

Total advisors

7

Clients per advisor

47 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$1,153,763 Typical

HNW client ratio

28% Typical

About

William Smith is a financial advisor with Smith Thornton Advisors, LLC in Huntsville, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Smith Thornton Advisors in 2021, he spent nine years at Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves as Board Chair of the Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama and is a part-time instructor at the University of Alabama, teaching college-level courses. Smith Thornton Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients and provides company-sponsored retirement plan consulting. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan design, using a mix of investment approaches tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Client services

Based on Smith Thornton Advisors, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Based on Smith Thornton Advisors, LLC

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed financial planning fees ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 per project

Percentage

$0 - $99,999: 2.50% or Fixed Fee $100,000 - $999,999: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $9,999,999: 1.75% $10,000,000+: 1.50%

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees ranging from $100 to $250 per hour

Other

Minimum fee: For accounts under $100,000, fee can be 2.50% or a fixed fee (amount not specified) Fee-only: Financial planning fees charged as fixed fees ($1,500 to $10,000 per project) or hourly fees ($100 to $250 per hour), negotiable

Location

Huntsville, AL

626 Clinton Avenue West, Suite 100

Huntsville AL 35801

Advisors at this office

7

Most active in

Alabama · Texas

Work history

13 years of industry experience

Smith Thornton Advisors, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Huntsville, AL

Wells Fargo Advisors

2012 - 2021 • 9 years

Huntsville, AL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Henry C

CFP®, Series 7, Series 66

Huntsville, AL

Keel Point, LLC

Henry is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Wealth Advisor at Keel Point who believes the best financial planning happens through real relationships. He works with pre-retirees, retirees, and young professionals who want to feel confident about where they are headed and why, bringing clarity and purpose to some of life’s most important decisions. With a background in comprehensive financial planning across retirement, tax, insurance, investment, and estate planning, Henry makes complex topics approachable without ever losing sight of the person behind the plan. Before entering financial planning, Henry worked as a broadcast engineer for Auburn Athletics, facilitating more than 300 live broadcasts on ESPN and the SEC Network. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, both from Auburn University. Outside of work, Henry founded Rocket City Fellowship, a community for young men in Huntsville, and served with Young Life for over a decade, including leadership roles at Frontier Ranch and Auburn High School. He serves on the Auburn University Harbert College of Business Young Alumni Council and is a graduate of Leadership Greater Huntsville Connect Class 27. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Henry now lives in Huntsville with his wife Lizzie and their black lab, Sage.

Wealth management General retirement planning General tax planning Multi-generational wealth transfer Life insurance needs analysis Retired Government Employee Doctor or Medical Professional Engineering Professional Retired Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals Career Changers HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

Drew C

Series 66, Series 7

Huntsville, AL

Keel Point, LLC

Drew Chapman serves as a Senior Wealth Advisor at Keel Point, where he focuses on helping families as well as federal government executives through complex retirement and investment strategies. With over a decade of financial planning experience, Drew brings clarity and confidence to clients navigating TSP, FERS, and CSRS benefits, as well as executive compensation and early retirement offers (VERA/VSIP). He is passionate about helping families align their financial decisions with their personal values, long-term goals, and legacy planning needs. Drew takes a comprehensive and relational approach, integrating retirement planning, tax efficiency, and multi-generational planning to help clients harness wealth to live with peace and purpose. Before joining Keel Point, Drew honed his expertise at both boutique advisory firms and national financial institutions. He holds a degree in Economics and Finance from Auburn University and is a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA). Drew is also a trusted resource within the federal employee community, frequently presenting classes on retirement readiness and financial wellness. Outside the office, Drew enjoys time with his wife and daughter, friends, reading, mentoring young professionals, and spending time outdoors—especially on the golf course.

General retirement planning General tax planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy Private / alternative investments Government Employee Independent Contractor Military & Veterans Founder/Business Owner Retired Approaching retirement Retired Widow/Widower Christian Faith Based Religious/faith focused
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Brian S

CFA®

Huntsville, AL

Capital Stewards, LLC

Brian Seay is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Stewards, LLC since 2021 and previously held positions at Truist Bank and Accenture. Capital Stewards, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser managing multi-million dollar assets for individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, using fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative techniques, and often serves charitable clients.

Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Annuities
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Paul L

Series 65

Huntsville, AL

Lamont Trading Advisors, Inc.

Paul Lamont is the principal of Lamont Trading Advisors, Inc. in Huntsville, AL, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has managed his advisory firm since 2005. Prior to founding the firm, he spent eight years at Eureka Cattle Company, Inc. Lamont Trading Advisors provides investment advice, account management, and financial consultation to individuals, corporations, trusts, and pension plans. The firm offers two managed account programs focused on short-term U.S. Treasury bills and actively managed bear market strategies, combining charting, cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis with discretionary trading authority.

Active portfolio management
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Bobby J

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Toney, AL

Junkin & Company, Inc.

Bobby Junkin Jr. is the principal of Junkin & Company, Inc. in Toney, Alabama, with 20 years of experience in financial advisory services. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has led his independent firm since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Junkin is a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers advice on commissionable insurance products. Junkin & Company provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm emphasizes a passive investment approach based on the Efficient Market Hypothesis and Modern Portfolio Theory, typically recommending unaffiliated advisers to implement diversified, long-term strategies.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management
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Kenneth C

ChFC®, Series 63

Huntsville, AL

KG Consulting Group, Inc.

Kenneth Cantley is a financial advisor with KG Consulting Group, Inc. in Huntsville, AL. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to founding KG Consulting Group in 2015, he engaged in general insurance sales on an occasional basis. KG Consulting Group, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm manages approximately $10.8 million across about 15 clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, including participant enrollment support and educational seminars.

Retirement income strategy Annuities Wealth management
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