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Richard C. Villars

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CRD#: 1003507
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard Charles Villars was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Richard had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 3, 2022 - April 6, 2022

SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 313265
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 7, 2011 - October 5, 2021

SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 106301
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 8, 1996 - November 25, 1998

ARK FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17685
PORTLAND, ME

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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SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
SMITH ASSET GROUP MANAGEMENT, LLC | SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SMITH ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 313265 / SEC#: 801-120777

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 8/7/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SG
SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
SMITH ASSET GROUP MANAGEMENT, LLC | SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SMITH ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 313265 / SEC#: 801-120777

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Crescent Court, Dallas, TX 75201
Mailing Address
Phone number
(214) 880-4600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC ADV PART 2 (5/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,509
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,714,189,276

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Company Information


SMITH GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 313265

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