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Roderick A. Smyth

RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP
RICHMOND, VA 23219
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CRD#: 1236843
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Professional summary


Roderick Arthur Smyth is a registered financial advisor currently at RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia and ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Richmond, Virginia.

Roderick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Roderick has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1.RiverFront Investment Group, LLC.; Investment-Related; 1214 E Cary St Richmond, VA 23219; RIA; Vice Chairman; 06/01/2008; 160 HRS/MON; 130 HRS/MON During Trading Hours. 2. ALPS Distributors, Inc,; Investment-Related; 1290 Broadway Suite 1000 Denver, CO 80203; Broker-Dealer; 03/29/2010; Registered Representative Marketing/Sales for the RiverFront Funds; Distributed by ALPS; 160 HRS/MON; 130 HRS/MON During Trading Hours. 3. Virginia Retirement Systems Advisory Committee; Investment-Related; P.O. Box 2500 Richmond, VA 23218; Managing the Pension Fund Assets of Virgina State Retirement System; Advisory Board Member; 04/01/2010; 2 HRS/MON; 2 HRS/MON During Trading Hours; Attend Meetings and Offer Opinions on Investment Matters. 4. Custodian Holdings, LL; Not Investment-Related; Address on File; LLC; Ownership of a 50 Acre Parcel of Land; Owner; 10/27/2017; 1 HR/MON; 2 HRS/MON During Trading Hours. 5. 1804 Grove, LLC; Not Investment-Related; Address on File; Home Rental; Owner of Property; 10/27/2017; 2 HRS/MON; 2 HRS/MON During Trading Hours. 6. 2007 Rosewood Ave, LLC; Not Investment-Related; Address on File; Rental Property; Joint Owner with Wife; 11/01/2018; 2 HRS/MON; 2 HRS/MON During Trading Hours. 7. Goochland Cares; Not Investment-Related; 2999 River Road West Goochland, VA 23063; Charity/ Food Bank; Finance Committee Member; 10/09/2025; 2 HRS/MON; 2 HRS/MON During Trading hours; Attend Monthly Meetings.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 31, 2008 - Present

RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1214 E. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219
RIA
CRD#: 146221
RICHMOND, VA
Current

March 29, 2010 - Present

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 1214 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
BD
CRD#: 16853
Richmond, VA
Past

December 31, 2001 - April 10, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
RICHMOND, VA
Past

October 1, 1999 - April 10, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
RICHMOND, VA
Past

November 26, 1996 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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RI
RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 146221 / SEC#: 801-68810

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2008 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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Virginia
(3/31/2008)
RR
Virginia
(12/8/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/24/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RI
RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC
RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 146221 / SEC#: 801-68810

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1214 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Mailing Address
Phone number
(804) 549-4800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
45

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RIG ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts977
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,183,036,522

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Company Information


RIVERFRONT INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 146221Richmond, VA 23219

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