Advisor at Emerson Equity LLC
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Firm
Emerson Equity LLC
Location
Arlington, TX
Credentials
Series 63, Series 66
Industry experience
13 years
Jason Smith III is a financial advisor with Emerson Equity LLC in Arlington, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CF Financial LLC, Regal Investment Advisors, LLC, Regulus, LLC, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he owns Southpaw Consulting, LLC, a business management consulting firm focusing on growth strategies and operational efficiencies. Emerson Equity is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized solutions, employing a range of investment strategies from capital preservation to aggressive growth.
Based on Emerson Equity LLC
Based on Emerson Equity LLC
Financial planning flat fees range from $1,500 to $75,000 or more; portfolio evaluation services typically $1,500; flat fee portfolio management negotiated
$0+: Negotiable, up to 2.5% maximum annually +: Management fee for Private Placement Life Insurance: typically either a flat fee of $25,000-$50,000 per annum charged quarterly in advance, or a percentage fee up to 0.5% annually capped at $50,000 per annum (0.125% quarterly in advance)
Broker-dealer commissions on securities transactions including 12b-1 fees from mutual funds; commissions on insurance and alternative investment products
Insurance consulting hourly rate varies between $75 and $250 per hour
Minimum fee: Flat fee for financial plans typically ranges from $1,500 to $75,000 or more; Portfolio Evaluation Services flat fee typically approximates $1,500 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial plans and portfolio evaluation services; hourly rates for insurance consulting ($75 to $250 per hour)
Arlington, TX
Texas
Emerson Equity LLC
2025 - Present (1 year)
CF Financial LLC
2021 - 2025 (4 years)
Regal Investment Advisors, LLC
2016 - 2021 (5 years)
Regulus, LLC
2016 - 2021 (5 years)
Edward Jones
2012 - 2016 (4 years)
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