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Robert Smith

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Jackson, MI 49203

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

19 years

About

Robert Smith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a scientific equipment leasing business and operates a CPA practice focused on tax and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party solutions, with notable retirement and fiduciary capabilities integrated into its broad institutional platform.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

2324 Brooklyn Rd

Jackson, MI 49203

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera

2025 - Present (1 year)

Avantax Advisory Services

2022 - 2025 (3 years)

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2022 - 2025 (3 years)

Scientific Equipment Leasing, Llc

2021 - Present (5 years)

Robert Smith, CPA

2020 - Present (6 years)

Jdp, Qof, Llc

2019 - Present (7 years)

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2019 - 2022 (3 years)

Avantax Advisory Services

2019 - 2022 (3 years)

Avantax Insurance Agency and/or Avantax Insurance Services

2012 - 2025 (13 years)

Avantax Insurance Services, Inc.

2012 - 2022 (10 years)

1 St Global Capital Corp

2010 - 2019 (9 years)

1 St Global Advisors, Inc.

2010 - 2019 (9 years)

Bond Investments, LLC

2001 - Present (25 years)

Colbrook Development, Llc

1999 - 2025 (26 years)

7979 W Saginaw, Llc

1995 - Present (31 years)

The Crossing Place, Inc.

1991 - Present (35 years)

Bond & Company, P.C.

1977 - 2019 (42 years)

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