Fee Structure and Services

Table of Fees for Services

Carefully read Item 4 and Item 5 of Form ADV Part 2A "Brochure", as these sections of the Brochure contain important details about Smarter Bear Financial Advisory advisory services and fees. Fees may be negotiable. The fees below will only apply to you when you request the services listed.

Fees Charged by Investment Adviser Fee Amount Frequency Fee is Charged Services
Percentage of Assets Under Management Fee Assets Under Management Annual Fee % Quarterly, in arrears Portfolio Management for Individuals and/or Small Businesses
Up to $1,000,000 1.25%
$1,000,000 - $1,999,999 1.0%
$2,000,000 & up 0.8%
Hourly Charges Not to exceed $500/hour Monthly, in arrears Financial Planning
Subscription Fees $0 n/a n/a
Fixed Fees $2,500 - $10,000 Per project, half up front and half upon completion Financial Planning
Commissions $0 n/a n/a
Performance-based Fees $0 n/a n/a
Other $0 n/a n/a
Fees Charged by Third Parties Fee Amount Frequency Fee is Charged Services
Third Party Money Manager $0 n/a n/a
Robo-Adviser Fee $0 n/a n/a
Talk with your Adviser about fees and costs applicable to you

Additional fees and costs to discuss with your Adviser

Additional Fees/Cost Yes/No Paid To
Brokerage Fees Yes Schwab
Commissions No n/a
Custodian Fees Yes Schwab
Mark-ups No n/a
Mutual Fund/ETF Fees and Expenses No n/a

Effective March 1, 2023

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