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Eric J. Smith

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CRD#: 1220164
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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.

Eric John Smith was a registered financial professional .

Eric is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Eric had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 12, Series 14, Series 53, Series 4 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

February 28, 2022 - December 1, 2023

ZINVEST FINANCIAL SERVICE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 297563
MIAMI, FL
Past

November 30, 2021 - July 31, 2024

VELOX CLEARING LLC

BD
CRD#: 290215
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 9, 2017 - February 16, 2021

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 877
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 9, 2017 - February 16, 2021

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 25, 2015 - January 18, 2017

FORGE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 134596
San Francisco, CA
Past

November 29, 2012 - January 6, 2015

PROTECTED INVESTORS OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 6082
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 4, 2012 - January 6, 2015

PROTECTED INVESTORS OF AMERICA

RIA
CRD#: 6082
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 2, 2010 - December 5, 2012

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2525
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 2, 2010 - December 5, 2012

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 29, 2009 - November 26, 2010

STONNINGTON GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131221
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 29, 2009 - November 26, 2010

STONNINGTON GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 131221
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

December 15, 2008 - October 28, 2009

SAGETRADER, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137862
ENGLEWOOD, NJ
Past

May 13, 2008 - October 28, 2009

SAGETRADER, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137862
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

May 19, 2006 - December 18, 2006

SAGETRADER, LLC

BD
CRD#: 137862
ENGLEWOOD, NJ
Past

March 11, 2005 - November 7, 2005

S & Y ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129754
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 1, 2005 - November 7, 2005

S & Y ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129754
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 28, 2005 - November 7, 2005

STONE & YOUNGBERG LLC

RIA
CRD#: 795
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 28, 2005 - November 7, 2005

STONE & YOUNGBERG LLC

BD
CRD#: 795
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 2, 2002 - January 28, 2005

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 9, 2002 - January 28, 2005

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 13, 1997 - March 9, 2002

SUTRO & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 801
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 12, 1993 - October 7, 1997

PREFERREDTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10993
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 21, 1983 - December 9, 1992

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/11/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/24/2022
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 12/4/1996
NYSE Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 3/25/1996
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


ZF
ZINVEST FINANCIAL SERVICE, LLC
JUNIOR CHINA FINANCIAL SERVICES | ZINVEST FINANCIAL SERVICE, LLC | ZINVEST FINANCIAL SERVICE LLC | JUNIORCHINA FINANCIAL SERVICE LLC

CRD#: 297563 / SEC#: 801-117145, 8-70951

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
600 Brickell Avenue Suite 2800, Miami, FL 33131
Mailing Address
600 Brickell Avenue Suite 2800, Miami, FL 33131
Phone number
(949) 309-2386
Established
California since 04/19/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
3

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ZFS FORM ADV PART 2A - APPENDIX 1 (10/27/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VELOX HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING CO.
COOK, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPHCCO2800929
COOK, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPHINTERIM CEO2800929
ELGAMMAL, MOHAMEDFINOP7590681

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts924
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 23,543,616

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Company Information


ZINVEST FINANCIAL SERVICE, LLC

CRD#: 297563

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