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Smith Financial

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Client assets under management

$297,438,051

Clients

159

45% high-net worth

Advisors

3

of 5 employees

Firm type

Supported

1-3 advisors or $200M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

53

Typical

Average account size

$1,870,680

About

Smith Financial serves individual investors — including high net worth clients — as well as retirement plans, charitable foundations and other institutional clients, offering investment supervisory services, comprehensive financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, insurance review, estate planning and business consulting. The firm documents agreed services in written engagement agreements and gathers comprehensive financial information to inform planning and investment decisions.

The firm constructs long-term, risk-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a set of seven model allocations that advisors customize for tax considerations, cash-flow needs and a client’s other holdings. A substantial portion of assets are managed on a discretionary basis, with a generally low turnover approach and tactical use of fixed income or cash equivalents to fund near-term client needs.

Distinctive features include formal affiliations with an insurance agency and with a law practice, in which firm principals and staff spend a portion of their time and for which they may receive fees or commissions or make referrals; these affiliations are disclosed to clients and are less common among peer firms. The firm also maintains standing letters of authorization for some accounts, performs limited bill-pay services on request, retains custody to withdraw fees, and undergoes an annual surprise examination to verify client assets.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Flat negotiated fees for consultations and advice not involving securities, payable in advance.

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.0% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.50% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.40% $3,000,001+: 0.25%

Project-based

Hourly charges are reported by the firm in Part 1, but no specific hourly rates are disclosed in the brochure.

Other

Fee-only: Negotiated flat fees for financial, estate, and insurance planning services; fees are payable in advance and based on complexity and time required.

Main office location

Smith Financial

1830 S. Plate St.

Kokomo IN 46902, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

Florida · Indiana

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Aaron S

Series 63, Series 66

Kokomo, IN

Smith Financial

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor at Smith Financial Investment Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Mercap Securities, LLC since 2014 and at Smith Financial Corp since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is an attorney and proprietor of Aaron Smith Law Services, and he serves on the investment committee of the Community Foundation of Howard County as well as holds leadership roles with local charitable organizations including the Boy Scouts of America Sagamore Council and the Rotary Club of Kokomo. Smith Financial Investment Advisors, Inc. provides investment supervisory services and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm constructs long-term, risk-based portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, customizing portfolios to client tax needs, cash flow, and risk tolerance, and offers regular performance reviews.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Blake B

CFP®, Series 65

Kokomo, IN

Smith Financial

Blake Brutus is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Smith Financial Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Aetna-Continental Life Insurance, Quaff On! Restaurants, Indiana University Athletic Ticket Office, The Tap, and Logo USA. Smith Financial Investment Advisors, Inc. offers investment supervisory services and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory to construct long-term, risk-based portfolios primarily with mutual funds and ETFs, customizing portfolios based on client tax needs, cash flow, and risk tolerance.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Richard S

ChFC®, Series 63

Kokomo, IN

Smith Financial

Richard Smith is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He is president of Smith Financial Investment Advisors, Inc. and has worked at Mercap Securities, LLC since 2014. Smith is also involved as a board member and finance committee member of the Community Foundation of Howard County and participates in fundraising efforts for the YMCA of Kokomo. Smith Financial Investment Advisors, Inc. provides investment supervisory services and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm constructs long-term, risk-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, employing Modern Portfolio Theory and customized portfolios to address client tax needs, cash flow, and risk tolerance.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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