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James S. Smith

PARVIN FUND MANAGEMENT
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
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CRD#: 1094733
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Professional summary


James Steven Smith, who also goes by J Steven Smith, Steven Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARVIN FUND MANAGEMENT located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and PARVIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7 and Series 2 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


J Steven Smith | Steven 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.
Other business names and addresses: Parvin Asset Management, LLC CRD#315701 and Parvin Fund Management, LLC CRD#311304 both located at 401 E. 8th Street, Suite 213A Sioux Falls, SD 57103 and both businesses are investment related; Nature of businesses: Investments; Position: Portfolio Manager; Title/Relationship: Managing Director; Owner Start Date: Parvin Asset Management, LLC July 2021 and Parvin Fund Management, LLC October 2020; Since each of the businesses are under common control of the IAR J. Steven Smith there is no time differential devoted between the businesses during securities trading hours; Duties: Portfolio Manager

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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


Current

September 21, 2021 - Present

PARVIN FUND MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 101 S. Reid Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
RIA
CRD#: 311304
Sioux Falls, SD
Current

October 19, 2021 - Present

PARVIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 401 E. 8th Street Suite 200c, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
RIA
CRD#: 315701
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past

June 29, 2012 - January 16, 2022

PARVIN ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 161656
AUGUSTA, GA
Past

February 12, 2002 - June 29, 2012

PHILADELPHIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105391
CHRISTIANA, PA
Past

May 7, 1998 - December 7, 2000

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 19, 1985 - June 26, 1992

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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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PARVIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
PARVIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | PARVIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 315701 / SEC#: 801-122001

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(12/12/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(8/3/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(5/23/2023)
IAR
South Dakota
(9/21/2021)
IAR
Texas
(12/12/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/26/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 7/30/1992
Non-Member General Securities Examination

Current Firm


PA
PARVIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
PARVIN ASSET MANAGEMENT | PARVIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 315701 / SEC#: 801-122001

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
401 E. 8th Street Suite 200c, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 415, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
Phone number
(610) 806-9001
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PARVIN FIRM BROCHURE (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts314
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 140,987,821

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Company Information


PARVIN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 315701Sioux Falls, SD 57103

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