I have been working in the financial services industry since 1998.

Yes. This meeting is offered by phone, virtual, or in person and is by appointment. You don’t need to bring any paperwork, fill out a long questionnaire, or sit through a sales presentation. This is an interactive meeting, so come prepared for a great conversation.

If you’re ready to get started, schedule your free consultation here.

I charge a 1% annual flat fee of assets under management.  I can also be hired on an hourly basis which can range from $250 – $450 depending on level of complexity of task.

The fiduciary standard, established in 1940, requires advisors to prioritize their clients’ interests. Recommendations must be the best for the client, regardless of how it affects the advisor’s income. Advisors may also follow the suitability standard, but it may not place your best interest first. Always ask your advisor which standard they follow consistently.

CFP® professionals understand the responsibility of guiding your financial future and choose to be held to a higher standard of ethics and behavior. To earn this designation, CFP® professionals undergo lengthy experience and education requirements, as well as a thorough ethics and background check.

You can learn more about the CFP® certification and requirements here.

Assets for clients of Smart Wealth Strategies are held at Charles Schwab, our chosen custodian. There are many options for custodians; Click here to see why we believe this platform is currently the right fit for clients of Smart Wealth Strategies, Inc.

All of these meeting formats are available. When scheduling, we make it easy for your to choose the best format, day, and time for us to meet.

For most clients, we will meet 2-3 times per year. Our clients are busy people, so we have invested in great technology to update financial progress on demand, via mobile app and web portal. We also provide a proactive a brief monthly financial health vitals check-up.

Great question! We do not require a minimum investment level.

We know most business owners have their net worth tied up in their business. We also know most business professionals primarily save to company-sponsored retirement plans. Traditionally, this means you may not have access to quality financial advice.

Rather than waiting for you to have “enough” money, we’d rather be part of your financial journey.

Our fees are paid directly by our clients, generally on a monthly basis. With written authorization, fees may be debited directly from investment accounts we manage, and/or as an ACH arrangement from a suitable outside account. We will decide the best arrangement for you during our onboarding process.

Please contact us to send your question or schedule time to discuss.