Waverly Advisors
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Birmingham
30yrs
Michael Smith has worked in the financial industry for 30 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Birmingham, Alabama. After two years at Osaic Services and three years at Securian Financial Services, Michael joined Osaic Wealth in 2023, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Osaic Wealth reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 1247 advisors with offices in Birmingham, and one of 1090 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 15% by experience nationwide
Office3800 Colonnade Parkway Suite 600, Birmingham, AL 35243
FirmOsaic Wealth
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$398,336
Advisors at the firm8,052
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Osaic Wealth
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
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Licenses
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Career
- 2023 – nowOsaic Wealth, Inc.Current firm
- 2021 – 2023Osaic Services, Inc.Previously
- 2018 – 2021Securian Financial Services, Inc.Previously
- Mar 2017 – Aug 2018MML Investors Services, LLCPreviously
- Nov 2015 – Mar 2017MSI Financial Services, Inc.Previously
Contact Michael
(800) 821-5100Firm headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ. Ask for Michael. 3800 Colonnade Parkway Suite 600Birmingham, AL 35243Office · Get directions
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- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Osaic Wealth at (800) 821-5100 and ask for Michael Smith. Michael works from the Birmingham, AL office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 15% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Osaic Wealth reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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