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Russell A. Smith

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
Canyon Lake, CA 92587
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CRD#: 1124019
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Professional summary


Russell Alan Smith, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC located in Canyon Lake, California and REGULUS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Canyon Lake, California.

Russell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Russell has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
TORIMAX FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.; NOT INV RELATED; CANYON LAKE, CA; SALES OF FIXED PRODUCTS; PRESIDENT & CEO; STATE DATE 01/1999; 80HRS/MNTH 50 HRS DURING SECURITY TRADING HRS: 2)TORIMAX FINANCIAL GROUP, INC; NON-INV. RELATED; CANYON LAKE, CA; SALE OF FIXED DEFERRED AND IMMEDIATE ANNUITIES WITH THE CARRIER ALLIANZ; PRESIDENT & CEO; NO NEW BUSINESS TRANSACTED; SINCE 1999; 80 HRS/MONTH; 50 HRS/MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 1988

Experience


Current

January 30, 2017 - Present

REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 31740 Railroad Cyn Rd Suite 2a, Canyon Lake, CA 92587
RIA
CRD#: 125004
Canyon Lake, CA
Current

January 30, 2017 - Present

REGULUS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 31740 Railroad Canyon Road #2a, Canyon Lake, CA 92587
BD
CRD#: 150631
Canyon Lake, CA
Past

July 8, 2003 - January 30, 2017

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
CANYON LAKE, CA
Past

July 8, 2003 - January 30, 2017

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
CANYON LAKE, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - July 8, 2003

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
CANYON LAKE, CA
Past

August 16, 1995 - July 8, 2003

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 8, 1991 - August 16, 1995

CORPORATE BENEFIT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13975
MISSION VIEJO, CA
Past

November 30, 1985 - March 21, 1991

GAF FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 14123
Past

October 16, 1984 - March 5, 1991

PAMCO SECURITIES AND INSURANCE SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 11028
Past

July 29, 1983 - November 17, 1986

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137

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".
RI
REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
DURAND CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP | REGAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | REGAL FAMILY OFFICE | REGAL CHARITABLE, LLC | LIONSHARE

CRD#: 125004 / SEC#: 801-71923

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2010 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(4/13/2017)
RR
California
(1/30/2017)
IAR
California
(1/30/2017)
RR
Colorado
(4/13/2017)
RR
Florida
(5/8/2017)
RR
Hawaii
(4/13/2017)
RR
Idaho
(9/4/2019)
RR
Michigan
(5/8/2017)
RR
Montana
(4/13/2017)
RR
Nevada
(4/13/2017)
RR
New Mexico
(9/24/2018)
RR
Ohio
(4/4/2017)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/13/2018)
RR
Oregon
(11/20/2018)
RR
Texas
(4/13/2017)
IAR
Texas
(1/11/2021)
RR
Utah
(4/13/2017)
RR
Virginia
(5/8/2017)
RR
Washington
(5/8/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/14/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/20/1989
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RI
REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
DURAND CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC | REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | REGAL FINANCIAL GROUP | REGAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | REGAL FAMILY OFFICE | REGAL CHARITABLE, LLC | LIONSHARE

CRD#: 125004 / SEC#: 801-71923

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/19/2010 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/22/2010 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2687 44th Street Se, Kentwood, MI 49512
Mailing Address
Phone number
(616) 224-2204
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
118

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISOR CHOICE PROGRAM (4/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,303
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,447,941,075

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/06/2023
Cover Page
12/06/2023
12/06/2023

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Company Information


REGAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 125004Canyon Lake, CA 92587

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