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Stephen Smith
Financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services
Stephen Smith has worked in the financial industry for 18 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Stephen has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2022; before that, Stephen spent nine years at J.P. Morgan Securities and two years at Chase Investment Services. Ameriprise Financial Services offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 647 advisors with offices in Baton Rouge, and one of 561 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience18 years (since 2009)
How that compares ?More experience than 55% of advisors nationwide
Office4730 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$471,167
Advisors at the firm12,970
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Ameriprise Financial Services
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2022 – nowAmeriprise Financial Services, LLCCurrent firm
- 2012 – 2022J.P. Morgan Securities LLCPreviously
- Dec 2010 – Oct 2012Chase Investment Services Corp.Previously
- Mar 2009 – Nov 2010Edward JonesPreviously
Contact Stephen
Local office(225) 756-1755Ask for Stephen. (612) 671-3131Main office · Minneapolis, MN 4730 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite ABaton Rouge, LA 70809Office · Get directions LinkedIn pageAmeriprise Financial Services
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- 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 Stephen
How do I contact Stephen?
Call Stephen’s local office at (225) 756-1755 or the Ameriprise Financial Services main office at (612) 671-3131, and ask for Stephen Smith.
How long has Stephen been a financial advisor?
Stephen has been in the industry since 2009, about 18 years. More experience than 55% of advisors nationwide.
What licenses does Stephen hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Stephen a fiduciary?
Stephen is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Stephen paid?
Ameriprise Financial Services reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Stephen 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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