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Delos G. Smith

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CRD#: 1169124
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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.

Delos Grosvenor Smith III, who also goes by Del Smith, Delos G Smith, Delos Grosvenor Smith, was a registered financial professional .

Delos is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Delos had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Del Smith | Delos G Smith | Delos Grosvenor Smith

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

September 28, 1990 - September 13, 1996

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 20, 1985 - September 22, 1988

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
Past

November 20, 1985 - September 22, 1988

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1075
Past

July 17, 1983 - November 21, 1983

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173

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: 3/12/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Current Firm


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GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
GLICOA ASSOCIATES, INC. | GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC | GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES CORPORATION

CRD#: 6635 / SEC#: 801-9654, 8-14108

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Terminated by SEC on 05/31/2015
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 12/17/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAOWNER
BESSEL, MICHAEL JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, ADVISER2963742
CEFOLE, MICHAEL BPRESIDENT & LLC MANAGER2720073
FERIK, MICHAEL NICHOLASLLC MANAGER4994941
POTTER, RICHARD THOMAS JRSR. VICE PRESIDENT & COUNSEL1469205
SENKER, LINDA ELLENCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER1980001
SHALLOW, KURT JOSEPHV.P., RISK PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION1650106
SORELL, THOMAS GEORGECHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER1020936
SULLIVAN, DONALD PAUL JRLLC MANAGER1022281
WALTER, JOHN H.SR. VP & CONTROLLER2358945

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4
Arbitration2

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Company Information


GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 6635

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