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Patrick Joseph Smetek

SUNBELT SECURITIES
Houston, TX
·CRD# 1052695·44 years experience

Professional Summary

Patrick Joseph Smetek, who also goes by Pat Smetek, Patrick J Smetek, is a registered financial advisor currently at SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC. located in Houston, Texas. Patrick is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Patrick has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 14, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Pat Smetek, Patrick J Smetek

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Years of Experience

44 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 42180
RIA
BD
1. 2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 770562. 2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77056
January 22, 1999 - Present
BLOCK TRADING INC.·CRD# 36666
BD
Houston, TX
September 1, 1994 - November 21, 1994
TEXAS CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 25564
BD
Houston, TX
December 22, 1989 - July 16, 1998
SCHAEFER SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 18046
BD
November 16, 1987 - December 9, 1987
TRADESTAR INVESTMENTS,INC.·CRD# 14565
BD
May 16, 1984 - October 1, 1987
SMETEK, VAN HORN AND CORMACK, INC.·CRD# 10698
BD
Houston, TX
December 21, 1983 - May 21, 1993
CAPITAL QUEST SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10786
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March 22, 1983 - June 1, 1984
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
July 22, 1982 - March 2, 1983

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Current Firm

SS
SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.

SUNBELT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES

CRD#: 42180 / SEC#: 801-71479, 8-49748
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2010 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77056

Mailing Address

2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77056

Phone Number

(713) 965-9510

Established

Texas since 10/20/1995

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

68

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 39 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 39 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SUNBELT RD PROGRAM WRAP FEE BROCHURE (6/16/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BUCKLEY, THOMAS FRANCISFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL1563361
MILLER, RAYMOND JOSEPHOFFICE MANAGER/COMPLIANCE856248
RECKLING, THOMAS RADCLIFFE IVSHARE HOLDER1175420
SMETEK, DAVID ANTHONYPRESIDENT / SECRETARY1246996
SMETEK, PATRICK JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1052695
SMETEK, PATRICK JOSEPHREGISTERED OPTIONS PRINICPAL1052695
YOUNG, DAGNY WRIGHTMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL2050615

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,241

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,640,113,505

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

2

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SS
SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.

SUNBELT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES

CRD#: 42180 / SEC#: 801-71479, 8-49748
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2010 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(7/13/2009)
RR
Arkansas
(8/8/2008)
RR
California
(12/14/2005)
RR
Colorado
(12/14/2005)
RR
Delaware
(3/2/2011)
RR
Illinois
(3/30/2005)
RR
Kansas
(11/1/2008)
RR
Louisiana
(8/12/2008)
RR
Maryland
(6/22/2006)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/28/2009)
RR
Michigan
(8/13/2008)
RR
Minnesota
(4/28/2009)
RR
Mississippi
(8/8/2008)
RR
Nevada
(8/14/2008)
RR
New Jersey
(8/12/2008)
RR
New Mexico
(8/7/2008)
RR
New York
(1/3/2006)
RR
North Carolina
(4/30/2009)
RR
Ohio
(4/29/2005)
RR
Oklahoma
(8/12/2008)
RR
Oregon
(8/22/2008)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/30/2005)
RR
South Carolina
(2/15/2011)
RR
South Dakota
(2/3/2011)
RR
Texas
(1/25/1999)
RR
Utah
(2/2/2011)
RR
Virginia
(4/28/2009)
RR
Washington
(8/8/2008)
RR
Wyoming
(4/30/2009)

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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1991About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Apr 1987About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1982About the Series 7 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2004About the Series 4 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Nov 1989About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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