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Smedley Financial Services Inc

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Client AUM

$394,415,068

Clients

849

Advisors

6

of 11 employees

About

Smedley Financial Services, Inc. provides fee‑based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high‑net‑worth clients, retirees and plan sponsors; the firm reports $396,666,341 in discretionary assets under management as of June 30, 2026 and serves clients through a six‑advisor team. Its services include continuous asset management, fiduciary and non‑fiduciary retirement plan consulting, individualized financial planning and referrals to third‑party money managers.

The firm emphasizes lifetime income planning for pre‑retirees and retirees, using a time‑segmented approach that allocates assets across distinct income phases to address income needs, growth potential and principal preservation; Smedley describes its primary investment style as proactive investing and typically builds diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds and variable insurance sub‑accounts. Portfolios are implemented via model portfolios, ongoing monitoring, and, when appropriate, participation in third‑party manager programs and Osaic Wealth’s VISION2020 platform.

Compared with many team firms, Smedley’s brochure discloses several less common business features: it publishes an investment newsletter (free to existing clients, $500 annually for new subscribers), its advisors also act as registered representatives of Osaic Wealth and spend roughly 15% of their time on commission‑based securities business, and some advisors are licensed insurance agents while the firm itself is an insurance agency. The brochure also discloses use of client testimonials and endorsements in marketing and describes fee‑sharing arrangements with platform and third‑party managers, noting the potential conflicts those revenue sources create.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals
Advice to other registered investment advisors

Expertise

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management

Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning fixed fees between $200 and $2,000

Percentage

Generally less than 2%, negotiated

Commissions

Advisor representatives earn commissions through Osaic Wealth and as independent insurance agents for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning hourly rate between $150 and $500 depending on service and professional

Subscriptions

Newsletter subscription fee of $500 annually for new subscribers

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Financial Planning fixed fee minimum of $200; hourly rate minimum of $150 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees between $200-$2,000 fixed fee and $150-$500 hourly rate

Main office

102 S. 200 E., Suite 100

Salt Lake City UT 84111

Advisors at this office

6

Most active in

Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Idaho · Nebraska · Nevada · Oregon · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Shane T

Series 66

Salt Lake City, UT

Smedley Financial Services Inc

Shane Thomas is a financial advisor at Smedley Financial Services Inc in Salt Lake City, UT, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Smedley Financial Services since 2005 and has additional experience at SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. since 2003. Thomas also serves as Vice President of Technology at Smedley Financial Services. Smedley Financial Services, Inc. is a six-advisor team providing fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirees, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a time-segmented approach to lifetime income planning and emphasizes proactive investing through diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and variable insurance sub-accounts.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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James D

CFA®, Series 66

Salt Lake City, UT

Smedley Financial Services Inc

James Derrick Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He has served as Chief Investment Strategist at Smedley Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and has been affiliated with Securities America Inc. since 2000. He volunteers with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, assisting in meeting planning and other activities. Smedley Financial Services, Inc. is a six-advisor team providing fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, retirees, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes a time-segmented approach to lifetime income planning and employs proactive investing through diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and variable insurance sub-accounts.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Roger S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Salt Lake City, UT

Smedley Financial Services Inc

Roger Smedley is a CFP® professional with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal of Smedley Financial Services, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT, where he has worked since 1982, and previously spent 33 years with Securities America, Inc. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering insurance products as part of his financial planning solutions. Smedley Financial Services, Inc. provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirees, and plan sponsors. The firm uses a time-segmented approach to lifetime income planning and emphasizes proactive investing through diversified portfolios implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and variable insurance sub-accounts.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mikal A

CFP®, Series 66

Salt Lake City, UT

Smedley Financial Services Inc

Mikal Aune is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Smedley Financial Services Inc since 2006 and also worked at Securities America, Inc from 2006 to 2024. He is based in Salt Lake City, UT. Smedley Financial Services, Inc. provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirees, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a time-segmented approach to lifetime income planning and typically constructs diversified portfolios using various investment vehicles, offering continuous asset management and fiduciary services through a six-advisor team.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jordan H

CFP®, Series 66

Salt Lake City, UT

Smedley Financial Services Inc

Jordan Hadfield is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as Vice President of Wealth Management at Smedley Financial Services Inc. He has worked at Securities America, Inc. and OSAIC, and maintains a long-standing interest in photography as a professional photographer. Jordan is also a notary, providing document notarization services to clients. Smedley Financial Services, Inc. is a six-advisor team managing $396 million in discretionary assets, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirees, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a time-segmented investment approach emphasizing lifetime income planning and proactive portfolio management using diversified assets implemented through model portfolios and third-party managers.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Parker T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Salt Lake City, UT

Smedley Financial Services Inc

Parker Thompson is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Smedley Financial Services Inc in Salt Lake City, UT. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC, Securities America, Inc., and Equitable Advisors, among others. Outside of financial advising, he has experience managing a rental property. Smedley Financial Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, retirees, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a time-segmented approach to lifetime income planning and typically builds diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and variable insurance sub-accounts.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner
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