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George Smith III

Advisor at Vantage Financial Group, Inc.

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Location

Cleveland, OH 44131

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

32 years

About

George Smith III is a financial advisor with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Vantage Financial Group since 2000 and previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Smith serves on the finance council for St. Joseph Parish and is a board member of Youth Opportunities Unlimited. Vantage Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, governmental entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning tailored to client objectives, employing fundamental analysis and a range of investment strategies.

Client services

Based on Vantage Financial Group, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting

Expertise

Based on Vantage Financial Group, Inc.

General retirement planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies

Occupation focus

Based on Vantage Financial Group, Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Executive

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning services: up to $10,000 for comprehensive plans, up to $5,000 for modular plans; Financial consulting: up to $10,000 per quarter on scheduled fixed basis.

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 2.25% $100,001 - $250,000: 2.00% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.50% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 1.00%

Commissions

Commission-based compensation earned by registered representatives for securities and insurance products separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Location

6200 Rockside Road, Suite 100

Cleveland, OH 44131

Most active in

Ohio · Texas

Work history

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2013 - Present (13 years)

Vantage Financial Group, Inc

2000 - Present (26 years)

Disclosures

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