Advisor at Sovereign Financial Group, Inc.
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Firm
Sovereign Financial Group, Inc.
Location
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Credentials
CFP®, Series 65
Industry experience
7 years
Caryn Smith is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Sovereign Financial Group, Inc. She previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., Rowland Carmichael Advisors Inc., and Northern Trust Company. Outside of financial advising, she was involved with Red Rock Recreation LLC for seven years. Sovereign Financial Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also incorporating tactical reallocations and alternative investments through independent managers and proprietary funds.
Based on Sovereign Financial Group, Inc.
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Financial planning fixed fees range from $1,500 to $10,000; ongoing planning fees $500 to $2,500 quarterly
Up to 3.00% annually, negotiable based on services, asset level and relationship
Certain Advisory Persons receive commissions as Registered Representatives and for insurance sales, separate from advisory fees
Financial planning hourly fees range from $200 to $450 per hour
Minimum fee: Minimum fee of $1,125 per quarter, which can be waived at Advisor's discretion Fee-only: Financial planning services offered with hourly fees $200-$450/hour, fixed fees $1,500-$10,000, ongoing fees $500-$2,500 quarterly, negotiable
5635 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 170 L
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Arizona
DBA Venture Stone Wealth Management
2025 - Present (1 year)
Sovereign Financial Group, Inc.
2025 - Present (1 year)
Mercer Global Advisors Inc.
2021 - 2025 (4 years)
Rowland Carmichael Advisors Inc
2018 - 2020 (2 years)
Northern Trust Company
2018 - 2018 (1 year)
Red Rock Recreation LLC
2011 - 2018 (7 years)
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