Brendan Smith is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Exencial Wealth Advisors, based in Guilford, CT, with 26 years of industry experience. Brendan operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 3,215 clients with $5.3B in assets under management.
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Exencial Wealth Advisors charges a percentage of the value of your portfolio each year. This fee can vary based on the size of your portfolio and the services provided, but is generally around 1%. Ultra-high net worth clients may be offered a flat annual fee plus an asset-based fee. Fees are charged quarterly, in advance. Clients may also incur fees charged by custodians, brokers, and other third parties.
Location
246 Goose Lane,, Suite 201, Guilford, CT, 06437
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Brendan is an equity partner (less than 5%) at Exencial Wealth Advisors since 2023, dedicating his full work week to the firm. He also manages operations for an affiliated group, including tax preparation and group life and health insurance, spending a few hours per week on this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Exencial Wealth Advisors
Previous Registrations
Shoreline Financial Advisors, LLC
Purshe Kaplan Sterling InvestmentsBroker
Raymond James Financial Services
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
State Registrations6 states
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