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David A. Smetek
SUNBELT SECURITIES
Houston, TX 77056
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CRD#: 1246996
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Professional summary
David Anthony Smetek is a registered financial professional currently at SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC. located in Houston, Texas.
David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. David has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 3, 1997 - Present
SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77056Office #2: 2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77056RIA
BD
CRD#: 42180
Houston, TX
Past
October 2, 2002 - March 12, 2003
OXFORD FINANCIAL GROUP
BD
CRD#: 40700
HOUSTON, TX
Past
May 11, 1991 - July 14, 1998
TEXAS CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 25564
HOUSTON, TX
Past
July 30, 1986 - October 29, 1990
TRADESTAR INVESTMENTS,INC.
BD
CRD#: 14565
HOUSTON, TX
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.
SUNBELT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES
CRD#: 42180 / SEC#: 801-71479, 8-49748
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2010 Approved)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
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Alabama(1/29/2010)
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Connecticut(7/14/2009)
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District of Columbia(2/26/2020)
RR
Florida(5/28/2003)
RR
Georgia(1/4/2010)
RR
Indiana(1/12/2010)
RR
Iowa(7/21/2009)
RR
Kentucky(6/25/2009)
RR
Maine(10/16/2020)
RR
Missouri(4/20/2005)
RR
Nebraska(9/10/2010)
RR
Nevada(11/1/2006)
RR
New Hampshire(4/1/2020)
RR
New Jersey(9/7/2004)
RR
Tennessee(1/5/2011)
RR
Texas(8/31/1999)
RR
Vermont(2/25/2020)
RR
West Virginia(1/27/2010)
RR
Wisconsin(10/15/2010)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 6/7/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC.
SUNBELT ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES, INC. | SUNBELT SECURITIES
CRD#: 42180 / SEC#: 801-71479, 8-49748
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/24/2010 Approved)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/16/2010 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77056
Mailing Address
2700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 1700, Houston, TX 77056
Phone number
(713) 965-9510
Established
Texas since 10/20/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
68
SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| BUCKLEY, THOMAS FRANCIS | FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL | 1563361 |
| MILLER, RAYMOND JOSEPH | OFFICE MANAGER/COMPLIANCE | 856248 |
| SMETEK, DAVID ANTHONY | PRESIDENT / SECRETARY | 1246996 |
| SMETEK, PATRICK JOSEPH | REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINICPAL | 1052695 |
| SMETEK, PATRICK JOSEPH | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1052695 |
| YOUNG, DAGNY WRIGHT | MUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL | 2050615 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,355 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,024,286,577 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 2 |
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