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Kari J Smith

THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP
Des Moines, IA
·CRD# 2296080·17 years experience

Professional Summary

Kari J Smith, who also goes by Kari Jo Hillebo, Kari Hillebosmith, Kari Jo Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP located in Des Moines, Iowa. Kari is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Kari has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Kari Jo Hillebo, Kari Hillebosmith, Kari Jo Smith

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Years of Experience

17 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP·CRD# 173194
RIA
2940 Ingersoll Ave., Ste. 100, Des Moines, IA 50312
February 26, 2026 - Present
THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP·CRD# 173194
RIA
Des Moines, IA
May 31, 2024 - September 17, 2024
LW ADVISORS, L.L.C.·CRD# 177512
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Des Moines, IA
August 7, 2015 - February 1, 2019
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
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West Des Moines, IA
December 4, 2013 - August 10, 2015
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
West Des Moines, IA
October 4, 2013 - August 10, 2015
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Springfield, MA
November 11, 1992 - June 6, 1997

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Current Firm

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THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP

ABOUND FINANCIAL | YERBA BUENA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | WILBORN ADVISORS | WEALTHROUTE LLC | WCG WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | WCG WEALTH ADVISORS | V WEALTH MANAGEMENT | V WEALTH | UTOR WEALTH | TRULY ALIGNED INC. | TRELOAR & HEISEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP | SUNDANCE INVESTMENTS LLC | STRONGHAVEN LLC | STONEBRIDGE GLOBAL INVESTMENTS | SPECTRUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | REINERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REDWITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RDM ASSOCIATES | PROSPERITY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | PAVLOVIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PASCHANG & ASSOCIATES | PALO VERDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NICHOLS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NAVIGUIDE WEALTH PARTNERS | MTXE CAPITAL | MTXE ANALYTICS | METCALF PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCORMICK ADVISORY + PLANNING | MARKET CYCLE FINANCIAL | LUCAS WEALTH STRATEGIES | LIFE STRATEGY FINANCIAL | KONZA WEALTH ADVISORS | KC WEALTH ADVISOR, LLC | KAWABE & ASSOCIATES | KANSAS CITY RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC | JHM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | JEFFREY GALL WEALTH ADVISORS | INSTRUMENTAL ADVISORS | IMPACT WEALTH PARTNERS | HASKELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT WESTERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GEN 4 WEALTH ADVISORS | FRANZ TATUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL YOGI | FIDES WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | ENCORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMPATHIC WEALTH PARTNERS | EMBRACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EDMOND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DISCIPLINED EQUITIES MANAGEMENT/DE MANAGEMENT | DISCIPLINED EQUITIES MANAGEMENT | DE MANAGEMENT | DAROLD MARK & ASSOCIATES | CROW CANYON INVESTMENT & FINANCIAL PLANNING | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT,LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL ADVOCATES | CLARIO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CARTER FINANCIAL | BYDAND FINANCIAL, LLC | BRIGHT ADVISORS, LLC | BRIANNE FINANCIAL | BOYD WEALTH | BALZER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | BAIR FINANCIAL PLANNING | APC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | ANCHOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | ALTENBURG ASSET ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 173194 / SEC#: 801-80386
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/1/2014 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

8925 West Post Road 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89148

Phone Number

(702) 263-1919

# of Employees

131

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP WRAP FEE BROCHURE FORM ADV PART 2A (4/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

21,593

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,276,683,993

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1. WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC - DBA: The Wealth Consulting Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - Registered Admin - Start Date: 02/26/2026 - 160 Hours Per Month/80 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide administrative support to WCG WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in DATE-02/2026. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. 2. SisuRX Corp - Not Investment Related - At Reported Place of Business - Business Consulting and Kolbe System Consulting - President - Start Date: 04/01/2023 - Approx. Hours Per Month 20/Per Trading Hours 20 - Provide business consulting services and workshops 3. Drake University - Not Investment Related - 2507 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311 - Education - Instructor/Teacher - 05/01/2022 - Approx. Hours Per Month 20/Per Trading Hours 20 - Part-Time Adjunct Professor at Drake University teaching Entrepreneurship, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, Negotiation, and Conflict Management.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP

ABOUND FINANCIAL | YERBA BUENA FINANCIAL PARTNERS | WILBORN ADVISORS | WEALTHROUTE LLC | WCG WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | WCG WEALTH ADVISORS | V WEALTH MANAGEMENT | V WEALTH | UTOR WEALTH | TRULY ALIGNED INC. | TRELOAR & HEISEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE WEALTH CONSULTING GROUP | SUNDANCE INVESTMENTS LLC | STRONGHAVEN LLC | STONEBRIDGE GLOBAL INVESTMENTS | SPECTRUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | REINERT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REDWITZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RDM ASSOCIATES | PROSPERITY WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | PAVLOVIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PASCHANG & ASSOCIATES | PALO VERDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | NICHOLS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NAVIGUIDE WEALTH PARTNERS | MTXE CAPITAL | MTXE ANALYTICS | METCALF PARTNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCORMICK ADVISORY + PLANNING | MARKET CYCLE FINANCIAL | LUCAS WEALTH STRATEGIES | LIFE STRATEGY FINANCIAL | KONZA WEALTH ADVISORS | KC WEALTH ADVISOR, LLC | KAWABE & ASSOCIATES | KANSAS CITY RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC | JHM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | JEFFREY GALL WEALTH ADVISORS | INSTRUMENTAL ADVISORS | IMPACT WEALTH PARTNERS | HASKELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT WESTERN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GEN 4 WEALTH ADVISORS | FRANZ TATUM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL YOGI | FIDES WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | ENCORE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EMPATHIC WEALTH PARTNERS | EMBRACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EDMOND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DISCIPLINED EQUITIES MANAGEMENT/DE MANAGEMENT | DISCIPLINED EQUITIES MANAGEMENT | DE MANAGEMENT | DAROLD MARK & ASSOCIATES | CROW CANYON INVESTMENT & FINANCIAL PLANNING | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT,LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL ADVOCATES | CLARIO FINANCIAL SERVICES | CARTER FINANCIAL | BYDAND FINANCIAL, LLC | BRIGHT ADVISORS, LLC | BRIANNE FINANCIAL | BOYD WEALTH | BALZER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC | BAIR FINANCIAL PLANNING | APC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | ANCHOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | ALTENBURG ASSET ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 173194 / SEC#: 801-80386
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/1/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Iowa
(2/26/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2024About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2013About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jan 2024About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2013About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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