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Ronald K. Smith

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CRD#: 1044268
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Professional summary


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Ronald Kent Smith was a registered financial professional .

Ronald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Ronald had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 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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None

Experience


Past

October 17, 2016 - October 12, 2021

MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

RIA
CRD#: 108783
South Jordan, UT
Past

July 15, 2015 - October 12, 2021

MISSIONSQUARE INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23189
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

July 24, 2014 - July 15, 2015

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
SEATTLE, WA
Past

January 3, 2013 - July 17, 2014

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

November 14, 2012 - January 3, 2013

HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 20, 2000 - October 29, 2012

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 5, 1997 - December 31, 2000

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

July 7, 1995 - April 18, 1997

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

January 20, 1987 - April 27, 1995

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

September 20, 1985 - September 16, 1987

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 6, 1982 - December 9, 1986

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

December 15, 1981 - June 8, 1982

BOARDWALK CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10279

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".
MR
MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT
ICMA RETIREMENT CORP | MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT | INTERNATIONAL CITY MGMT ASSOCIATION RETIREMEN | INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION | ICMA-RC | ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 108783 / SEC#: 801-18273

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/1983 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: 4/28/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MR
MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT
ICMA RETIREMENT CORP | MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT | INTERNATIONAL CITY MGMT ASSOCIATION RETIREMEN | INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION RETIREMENT CORPORATION | ICMA-RC | ICMA RETIREMENT CORPORATION

CRD#: 108783 / SEC#: 801-18273

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/1983 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
777 North Capitol Street Ne, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20002-4240
Mailing Address
Phone number
(202) 962-4600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
599

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GUIDED PATHWAYS ADVISORY SERVICES (10/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts58,580
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,959,398,729

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/28/2025
Cover Page
01/27/2025
10/27/2023
01/27/2023

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Company Information


MISSIONSQUARE RETIREMENT

CRD#: 108783

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