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Richard E Smith

Richard E Smith

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES
Cordele, GA
·CRD# 1234498·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Richard E Smith, who also goes by Richard Emmett Smith, Ricky Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Cordele, Georgia and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Cordele, Georgia. Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Richard has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7,...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Richard Emmett Smith, Ricky Smith

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Website

xxxxxxxxxx.xxx

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Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 155193
RIA
2021 Central Ave, Cordele, GA 31015
March 8, 2023 - Present
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
2021 Central Ave, Cordele, GA 31015
March 8, 2023 - Present
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
RIA
Cordele, GA
November 28, 2006 - March 14, 2023
EDWARD JONES·CRD# 250
BD
Cordele, GA
August 22, 1995 - March 14, 2023
WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 431
BD
Charlotte, NC
April 29, 1992 - August 14, 1995
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
St. Petersburg, FL
May 30, 1990 - April 27, 1992
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.·CRD# 23131
BD
Scottsdale, AZ
November 19, 1989 - May 17, 1990
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION·CRD# 6403
BD
October 18, 1988 - November 19, 1989
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
Atlanta, GA
November 26, 1986 - October 24, 1988
AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 6320
BD
February 1, 1984 - December 12, 1986
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
February 1, 1984 - December 18, 1986
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
February 1, 1984 - December 18, 1986

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Current Firm

KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2010 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5707 Southwest Parkway Bldg. 2 Ste 400, Austin, TX 78735

Phone Number

(844) 553-7872

# of Employees

211

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC ADVISORENTERPRISE WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/22/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

33,333

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$13,452,224,033

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/01/2025Cover PageReport
12/23/2024Cover PageReport
10/20/2023Cover PageReport

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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.

Business Name: CENTRAL PLANNING GROUP POSI: President NOBE: Parent company of DBA INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/08/2023 ADDRESS: 2021 Central Ave, Cordele GA 31015 DESC: Day to day mangement Business Name: INSPIRED WEALTH PLANNING POSI: President NOB: Insurance INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 03/08/2023 ADDRESS: 209 East 14th Ave, Cordele GA 31015 DESCRIPTION: Day to day management Business Name: CENTRAL HOLDINGS GROUP POSITION: owner/member NATURE: Real Estate INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/02/2023 ADDRESS: PO BOX 5539, Cordele GA 31010, United States DESCRIPTION: Minimal activity - maintain the building and associated tasks involved with the single building. Business Name: INSPIRED WEALTH PLANNING POSI: President NOB: Insurance INV REL: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 03/08/2023 ADDRESS: 2021 Central Ave, Cordele GA 31015 DESC: Day to day management

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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".
KP
KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

1626 WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOODS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WASHINGTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VINTAGE WEST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | TIGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONE BEACON CAPITAL | STEVEN POLLACK & ASSOCIATES | SELECT WEALTH ADVISERS | SADE GROUP PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PSM PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROSPERITY POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | POINT WEST INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS | PACILIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PACIFIC POINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | OVERLAKE PARTNERS | MIDDLEBURG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARTUCCI ADAMS WEALTH ADVISORS | LANGLEY PACIFIC PARTNERS | KIMBALL CREEK PARTNERS | KESTRA PRIVATE WEALTH SERVICES, LLC | JC WEST & ASSOCIATES | INTRINSIC WEALTH ADVISORS | FREEDOM POINTE WEALTH ADVISORS | FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | DOMARI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | DICKINSON GRAHAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | DESIGNS OF FAUQUIER COUNTY | CALIFORNIA WEALTH TRANSITIONS | BARBER INVESTMENT PARTNERS | AVION ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 155193 / SEC#: 801-71936
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2010 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.
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
Alabama
(3/8/2023)
RR
California
(9/25/2025)
RR
Florida
(3/8/2023)
RR
Georgia
(3/8/2023)
IAR
Georgia
(3/8/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(3/20/2023)
RR
Ohio
(2/22/2024)
RR
Oregon
(9/25/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(3/8/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(4/1/2026)
RR
Texas
(9/25/2025)
IAR
Texas
(9/25/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(4/11/2025)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Feb 1993About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1984About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1985About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1984About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1984About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Feb 1987About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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