Eugene C. Smith

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

GOLDSBORO, NC 27530

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CRD#: 1003466

Professional summary

Eugene Carroll Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Goldsboro, North Carolina and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Goldsboro, North Carolina.

Eugene is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Eugene has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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NAME OF ENTITY:PATE & SMITH INVESTMENT GROUP; Yes; 311 E WALNUT ST; GOLDSBORO; NC; 27530; DBA; OWNER; 10/1/2005; 160; 160; DBA FOR INSURANCE AND SECURITIES|NAME OF ENTITY: Independent Insurance Agent; Yes; 311 E WALNUT ST; GOLDSBORO; NC; 27530; Fixed insurance sales; Independent Insurance Agent; 4/19/2005; 32; 32; Sales of fixed insurance products.|NAME OF ENTITY:Smith Rentals; No; 216 Indian Creek RD; Seven Springs; NC; 28978; Rental Property; Owner; 1/1/2021; 10; 0; Rent, and maintain property|NAME OF ENTITY:E. Smith Rentals; No; 216 Indian Creek Rd Seven Springs,NC; Seven Springs; NC; 28578; RENTAL PROPERTY; Owner; 10/3/2020; 1; 0; Maintain property & Collect Rent|

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 29, 2023 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 311 E Walnut St, Goldsboro, NC 27530

RIA

CRD#: 105644

GOLDSBORO, NC

Current

June 9, 2021 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 311 E Walnut St, Goldsboro, NC 27530

CRD#: 13572

GOLDSBORO, NC

Past

June 9, 2021 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

August 29, 2005 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

GOLDSBORO, NC

Past

April 29, 2005 - June 9, 2021

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

GOLDSBORO, NC

Past

April 11, 2003 - April 28, 2005

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 16164

GOLDSBORO, NC

Past

January 20, 1993 - April 28, 2005

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

November 5, 1990 - February 4, 1993

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 2580

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

November 5, 1990 - February 4, 1993

OSAIC FA, INC.

CRD#: 3978

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

February 19, 1982 - December 4, 1990

PW SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 6775

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

Arkansas
(1/2/2025)

California
(4/26/2023)

Florida
(6/10/2021)

Georgia
(4/26/2023)

Kansas
(4/22/2025)

North Carolina
(6/9/2021)

IAR

North Carolina
(6/29/2023)

South Carolina
(6/9/2021)

Virginia
(6/9/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/3/2003

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/19/1982

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/1/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/10/1981

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 5/26/1998

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

Mailing Address

Phone number

(310) 257-7880

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/18/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Eugene C. Smith

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Eugene Carroll Smith's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

OSAIC FA, INC.

PW SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/3/2003

Series 63

Date: 2/19/1982

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/1/1998

Series 6

Date: 12/10/1981

Series 24

Date: 5/26/1998

FINRA

Current Firm

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

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