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SmartCourse Advisory, LLC
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Client assets under management
$0
Clients
0
Advisors
1
of 1 employees
Firm type
Independent
1 advisor with up to 2 employees
Fewer clients per advisor generally means more personalized, proactive service. Higher ratios may reflect streamlined models or lower minimums.
Clients per advisor
0
Very LowAverage account size
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About
SmartCourse Advisory is a state-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and consulting services to individual clients rather than managing client investment accounts. Its work centers on creating comprehensive plans that address cash flow, net worth, tax liabilities, asset allocation, retirement and estate planning.
The firm develops tailored strategies using cash‑flow analysis, investment planning, risk management, and tax and estate considerations, and delivers completed plans generally within 30 days with updates available on request. Clients receive an upfront estimate and the firm bills for planning on an hourly basis, with multiple payment methods accepted and no required prepayment of fees.
Notably for a firm classified as an investment manager, SmartCourse uses hourly billing and does not charge percentage‑of‑assets‑under‑management fees, and it reports that it does not manage pooled or discretionary client assets. The firm’s principal maintains several outside businesses (including research/software consultancy, media/herbal products, and AI consulting) and allocates roughly 48% of their time to those activities, which the firm discloses and says will not create crossover client conflicts.
Client services
Financial planning
Expertise
General retirement planning
General tax planning
Fee options
$200 per hour for financial planning services
Fee-only: $200 per hour for financial planning services
Main office location
SmartCourse Advisory, LLC
Moorpark CA, United States
Number of offices
1
Most active in
SmartCourse Advisory, LLC has reported serving >5 clients in these states in the last 12 months.
California
Disclosures
Firm disclosures are reported in Form ADV Part 1A, Item 11. They include criminal charges, regulatory actions, civil proceedings, and professional disciplinary events involving the firm or its advisory affiliates.
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Business activities & affiliations
These affiliations may expand the services this firm offers and, in some cases, how they are compensated.
Is not active or affiliated with:
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Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
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Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
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Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
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Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
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Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
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Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
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Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
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Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
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Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Forms ADV
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