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19yrs

Michael Smith

Financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott

Michael Smith is a fiduciary financial advisor in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with 19 years in the industry. After 18 years at Wells Fargo Advisors, Michael joined Janney Montgomery Scott in 2025, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Michael holds the CFP® designation.

One of 95 advisors with offices in Rock Hill, and one of 87 fiduciaries.

Rock Hill, SC 29732CFP®Fiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience19 years (since 2007)
How that compares ?More experience than 61% of advisors in Rock Hill
Office2460 India Hook Road Suite 105, Rock Hill, SC 29732
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 ?1 state

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

Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.

Designations

CFP®

Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. Dec 2025 – now
  2. 2008 – 2025

Questions to ask Michael

Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.

  1. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  2. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  3. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  4. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  5. 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 Janney Montgomery Scott at (215) 665-6000 and ask for Michael Smith. Michael works from the Rock Hill, SC office.

How long has Michael been a financial advisor?

Michael has been in the industry since 2007, about 19 years. More experience than 61% of advisors in Rock Hill.

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?

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 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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