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Clarence E. Smith

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CRD#: 1032773
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Clarence Edwin Smith III, who also goes by Bud Smith III, Bud Smith, Clarence Edwin III Smith, was a registered financial professional .

Clarence is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Clarence had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 22 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bud Smith Iii | Bud Smith | Clarence Edwin Iii Smith

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.
BUSINESS NAME: THE C. E. SMITH ORGANIZATION, INC. | OWNER: SELF, HOURS PER MONTH: 800 | NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE | START DATE: 09/30,1970 LION STREET, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED,515 CCNGRESS AVE, STE 2500, AUSTIN, TX, NETWORK OF INSURANCE ADVISORS, OWNER, MAY 2014, 2-4 HOURS. LYFORD PARTNERS, LLC; 3076 MAPLE DR ATLANTA GA 30305; LIFE INS SALES & MARKETING; MEMBER; 2004; 1-2 HRS; MARKET & SELL LIFE INSURANCE GERBER TAYLOR, 3RD PARTY SOLICITOR SERVICES

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

October 2, 2020 - October 25, 2023

LION STREET ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167610
BROOKHAVEN, GA
Past

July 7, 2014 - October 25, 2023

LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 165828
BROOKHAVEN, GA
Past

July 13, 2011 - July 30, 2013

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 13, 2010 - January 3, 2011

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 3, 2007 - December 31, 2009

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 12, 2004 - August 16, 2006

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 21, 1993 - January 11, 1994

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 30, 1986 - December 1, 2003

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

May 17, 1983 - July 28, 1986

RDSC, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7519

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/30/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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LION STREET ADVISORS, LLC
LION STREET ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 167610 / SEC#: 801-107414

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Contact information


Main Address
300 Colorado Suite 2600, Austin, TX 78701
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 776-8400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
152

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,668
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,177,363,713

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Company Information


LION STREET ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 167610

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