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Ross Smith

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network

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Location

Alma, WI

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

37 years

About

Ross Smith is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 license and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1997 and also has longstanding roles with Farmers Savings Bank and Norwegian Hollow Farm. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a stonecutting business called Mineral Point Stone in Bayfield, WI. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, supported by extensive operations, technology, and compliance resources.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

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

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

Alma, WI

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc.

1997 - Present (29 years)

Farmers Savings Bank

1993 - Present (33 years)

Norwegian Hollow Farm

1991 - Present (35 years)

Unemployed for Month of 1/86 for Relocat

1986 - Present (40 years)

Disclosures

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