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Christopher Smith
Full name on record: Christopher Thomas Smith
Financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott
Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Christopher Smith is a fiduciary financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. Christopher has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2013; before that, Christopher spent seven years at Stephens and less than a year at Citigroup Global Markets. Janney Montgomery Scott offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, flat fees, and commissions.
One of 539 advisors with offices in Columbia, and one of 497 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 14% by experience in South Carolina
Office1441 Main Street Suite 700, Columbia, SC 29201
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Commissions, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$406,735
Advisors at the firm1,340
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Janney Montgomery Scott
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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Career
- 2013 – nowJanney Montgomery Scott LLCCurrent firm
- 2006 – 2013StephensPreviously
- Feb 2006 – Jul 2006Citigroup Global Markets Inc.Previously
- 2003 – 2006Legg Mason Wood Walker, IncorporatedPreviously
- 2001 – 2003MerrillPreviously
Contact Christopher
Local office(803) 223-7016Ask for Christopher. (215) 665-6000Main office · Philadelphia, PA 1441 Main Street Suite 700Columbia, SC 29201Office · Get directions Facebook pageJanney Montgomery Scott
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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 Christopher
How do I contact Christopher?
Call Christopher’s local office at (803) 223-7016 or the Janney Montgomery Scott main office at (215) 665-6000, and ask for Christopher Smith.
How long has Christopher been a financial advisor?
Christopher has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 14% by experience in South Carolina.
What licenses does Christopher hold?
Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Christopher a fiduciary?
Christopher is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Christopher paid?
Janney Montgomery Scott reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products, other fees. Ask Christopher 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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