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Brandon Smith

Advisor at Professional Financial Management, Inc.

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Location

Bozeman, MT 59718

Credentials

CFP®, Series 65

Industry experience

10 years

About

Brandon Smith is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Professional Financial Management, Inc. since 2015. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Bozeman, MT. Professional Financial Management, Inc. provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, business owners, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $265 million in client assets, focusing on globally diversified portfolios with small-cap and value equity tilts, tax-efficient strategies, and use of short- and mid-term fixed income to reduce volatility.

Client services

Based on Professional Financial Management, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management
Employer sponsored retirement plans advisory services

Expertise

Based on Professional Financial Management, Inc.

Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy General tax planning Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Professional Financial Management, Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Demographic focus

Based on Professional Financial Management, Inc.

Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 0.85% $500,001 - $1,500,000: 0.65% $1,500,001 - $3,500,000: 0.45% $3,500,001 - $10,000,000: 0.35% $10,000,001+: 0.25%

Project-based

$200.00 per hour for complex financial planning projects; initial estimate provided before work begins; fee may be waived at firm's discretion

Other

Account minimum: $200,000 Minimum fee: $2,000 per year minimum annual fee ($500 per quarter) Fee-only: Standard investment advisory fees are asset-based; additionally, hourly fees of $200-$275 per hour apply for complex financial planning projects

Location

945 Technology Blvd., Suite 102

Bozeman, MT 59718

Most active in

Montana · Texas

Work history

Professional Financial Management, Inc.

2015 - Present (11 years)

Disclosures

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