W.a. Smith Financial Group fees and pricing

Published fees

Quoted from the firm's Form ADV Part 2A brochure, filed March 31, 2026. Fees can change, so confirm with the firm before you hire them.

Flat or project fee

$1,000⁠-⁠$25,000

“Fees for financial plans range from $1,000 to $25,000, but services may be provided at no charge in some instances.”

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How W.a. Smith Financial Group bills

Payment and refund terms, quoted from the fee section of the brochure.

• “Accounts under $10,000,000 may be negotiable, and the final fee schedule will be determined when completing the Investment Management Agreement.”
• “Fees are paid quarterly in arrears, and clients may terminate their account with five days' written notice.”
• “Fees are paid quarterly in arrears and pulled directly from the client’s account.”

How W.a. Smith Financial Group’s fees compare

• Its flat or project fee of $1,000-$25,000 spans the Ohio median of $3,250. 94% of the 199 other Ohio planners that publish a flat or project fee charge less.

About W.a. Smith Financial Group

• Firm size: 27 employees.
• Registered as an adviser: 2017 (9 years).

Firm details from Form ADV

How the firm is paid

Fixed or flat fees, percentage of assets under management

Charges a % of assets

Yes

Highest asset based fee in brochure

1.5% a year

Clients

1,665

Employees

27

Works with

Individuals, high net worth individuals, and pension and profit sharing plans

Services reported to regulators

Financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and small businesses, pension consulting, selecting other advisers, and educational seminars and workshops

Assets managed

$1,163,783,212

Registered with

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Disciplinary disclosures

None reported

SEC CRD number

146608

Website

wasmithfinancial.com (opens in new tab)

Phone

(419) 626-8600

Can advise clients in 9 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas

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