Brad Smith, CFP®, MBA
Tax-efficient retirement planning & investment management | Fiduciary
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Tax-efficient retirement planning & investment management | Fiduciary
Areas of Focus
- Business Transitions
- Direct/Personal Indexing
- Estate Planning
- Investment Management
- Retirement Planning
- Tax-Efficient Planning
- Withdrawal Sequencing
About Brad Smith, CFP®, MBA
Hi, I'm Brad Smith, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and the Founder of Capital Rock Wealth Management.With extensive experience in the financial industry, I previously served as a Senior Advisor at Meridian Investment Advisors, where I was part of a team managing over approximately $800 million in assets. Prior to that, I spent eight years as Manager of Bank Investments & Wealth Management at Farmers Bank & Trust in which I managed an approximately $800 million investment portfolio. I also worked as a Fixed Income Analyst at Crews and Associates for five years.
I hold a Bachelor of Business degree in Finance from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas, an MBA from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, and I am a graduate of the Banking School of Colorado.
Capital Rock Wealth Management was created out of the idea that everyone has a different goal in life, and that everyone should have a tailored plan in order to accomplish what they want in life.
I've encountered my share of poor financial advice over the years. There are plenty of financial salespeople who have conflicts of interest out there who rely on cookie-cutter approaches—giving you quick fixes or textbook solutions to make a fast profit. They'll have you fill out a generic risk questionnaire and plug your numbers into a basic computer system, only to offer you the same advice they give to every client. But life doesn’t follow a template, and neither should your financial plan.
Professional Designations
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ®
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Affiliations
- Fee Only Network
- National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
- XY Planning Network
Primary Location
10809 Executive Center Drive Suite 310, Little Rock, AR 72211
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Meeting Options
- Video Conference
- In-Person
- Phone
Compensation Methods
- Fee Only
- Flat Fee
- Percentage of Assets Managed
What to expect in the first meeting
Click the 'Book Intro Call' button above to schedule a free introductory conversation. We'll get to know each other and I'll listen to understand your unique circumstances so we can determine the best way to proceed. I look forward to speaking with you.Offers Investment Management
Yes
About Capital Rock Wealth Management
Capital Rock Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only registered investment advisor based in Little Rock, Arkansas, founded on the belief that every individual deserves a customized financial plan tailored to their unique goals and aspirations—far beyond the one-size-fits-all advice that has long dominated the industry.Who We Serve
We work best with individuals who are ready to entrust all of their financial planning and investment management to a single, dedicated advisory team. This includes clients nearing or already in retirement, those who have experienced a liquidity event such as an inheritance or the sale of a business, and anyone looking for a dedicated financial "CFO" for their personal finances.
Our Services
Our services center on retirement planning, tax planning, and investment management. We help clients find optimal ways to save for retirement while incorporating dynamic withdrawal strategies designed to reduce taxes and maximize retirement income.
On the tax side, we perform annual tax return analysis, identify the right tax-advantaged accounts, outline charitable gifting strategies, and use tax loss harvesting and direct indexing to help minimize lifetime tax liability.
For investment management, we build personalized, tax-efficient portfolios using low-cost, diversified investments, including individual fixed income securities and direct indexing strategies.
Why Work With Us
We are fiduciaries 100% of the time and do not receive commissions for selling investment products—we are only paid by our clients for advice. We have no minimum asset requirements and provide unlimited service and ongoing advice rather than the one or two annual touchpoints common at many firms.
Clients can work with us in person or remotely; our technology platforms allow us to provide quality service no matter the distance.
Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Master of Business Administration; Sam M. Walton College of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance | Graduate School of Banking at Colorado, Graduate
Hobbies and Interests
- Dogs
- Exercising
- Family
- Golf
- Hiking
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- Baby Boomers
- Business Owners
- Corporate Executives
- Dual Income Family
- Entrepreneurs
- Families
- Gen X
- Intergenerational Families
- Living in Retirement
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