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There are hundreds of financial professionals in your area. However, choosing the right advisor that understands your financial situation and meets your needs may be quite daunting. WiserAdvisor has a network of vetted financial advisors and advisory firms and has listed them below. You can find the details of each advisor, such as their qualifications, service offerings, etc., that you could use while searching for the financial advisor that best suits your financial and investment goals.
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Greenwood
has
1
WiserAdvisor vetted Financial Planners and Advisors on the online list below for you to
choose from. These financial advisors in
Greenwood,
South Carolina
have an average of
28
years of experience.
NOTE: The list of vetted financial
advisors in
Greenwood,
South Carolina
mentioned below does not include all the advisors in our network due
to their compliance listing restrictions. More vetted advisors may
be available when you use our free match service
to compare financial advisors near you in
Greenwood, South Carolina.
| Financial Advisor | Experience | AUM | Minimum Assets | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Years | Not Specified | $100,000 | Fee-Only |
Qualifications
CRD# 2590560
Firm CRD# 126124
Compensation/Fee Fee-Only
Office Location
205 Hudson Trace,
Augusta,
GA
30907
Phone Number
706-739-0725
Steve is the President/Owner of Richard Young Associates. He grew up in Aiken, SC and graduated from Clemson University in 1986 with a BS in Chemical Engineering. After nine years working as a chemical engineer, mostly at the Savannah River Site, Steve joined Richard Young Associates in 1995 as a financial planner and advisor. In 1998 he completed his CFP® coursework through the College of Financial Planning and obtained his designation as a Certified Financial Planner. He is licensed in investment advice and insurance. Steve has served as the financial chairperson for Aiken Young Life for over 20 years, and is a Qualified Kingdom Advisor for planning and investments. He serves as the Treasurer and a Deacon at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Steve and his wife, Kathy, have three children and reside in Aiken, SC.
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| Firm Name | No. of Advisors | No. of Clients | AUM | Fee Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 714 | $1,495,477,486 | A percentage of AUM, Fixed fees, Other (% OF AUM FOR RETIREMENT ED/CONS/INV MGMT, REF FEES, REV SHARE,) |
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| 2 | 755 | $469,591,642 | A percentage of AUM |
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