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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN PRACTICING?

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

DO YOU OFFER A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION?

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.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO WORK WITH YOU?

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.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FIDUCIARY?

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.

HOW IS WORKING WITH A CFP® PROFESSIONAL DIFFERENT THAN OTHER FINANCIAL ADVISORS?

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.

WHERE WILL MY INVESTMENT ASSETS BE HELD?

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.

DO YOU HOLD MEETINGS BY PHONE? VIRTUAL? IN PERSON?

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.

HOW OFTEN WILL WE 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.

DO YOU HAVE A MINIMUM?

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.

HOW DO I PAY YOU?

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.

Investment advisory services offered through Brookstone Capital Management, LLC (BCM), a registered investment advisor. BCM and Smart Wealth Strategies are independent of each other. Insurance products and services are not offered through BCM but are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents.

The content of this website is provided for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation or recommendation of any investment strategy. Investments and/or investment strategies involve risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no assurance that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives.
Registered Investment Advisors and Investment Advisor Representatives act as fiduciaries for all of our investment management clients. We have an obligation to act in the best interests of our clients and to make full disclosure of any conflicts of interests, if any exist. Please refer to our firm brochure, the ADV 2A item 4, for additional information.