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Christopher Donald Smith

VICUS CAPITAL
Bedminster, NJ
·CRD# 1278933·37 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Donald Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at VICUS CAPITAL, INC. located in Bedminster, New Jersey and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Bedminster, New Jersey. Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

VICUS CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 116021
RIA
1. 1430 Route 206, Suite 230, Bedminster, NJ 079212. 3101 Emrick Blvd 2nd Floor, Bethlehem Township, PA 18020
July 8, 2005 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
1. 1430 Us Highway 206 Ste 230, Bedminster, NJ 079212. 3101 Emrick Blvd Ste 315, Bethlehem, PA 18020
September 3, 2013 - Present
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
Bedminster, NJ
August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013
MARMARAS & SMITH, LLC.·CRD# 123256
RIA
Allentown , PA
May 22, 2001 - January 2, 2013
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 8503
RIA
Allentown, PA
August 6, 1997 - January 28, 2003
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 8503
BD
New York, NY
August 6, 1997 - August 1, 2003
HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4184
BD
February 13, 1989 - October 19, 1992
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 10410
BD
Hartford, CT
February 13, 1989 - August 6, 1997

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Current Firm

VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK

CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/2001 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

476 Rolling Ridge Drive Suite 315, State College, PA 16801

Phone Number

(855) 558-4287

# of Employees

84

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VICUS CAPITAL ADV PART 2A (3/20/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

9,938

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,994,398,372

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Other business activities

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1. FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, FIXED INSURANCE, START 06/2006, <1HR/WK (TRADING HOURS), INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2. VICUS CAPITAL, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, OUTSIDE RIA - ADVISORY BUSINESS, START 11/1998, 36HRS/WK (30 TRADING HOURS), INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; 3. MARMARAS & SMITH LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, DBA NAME FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES (SECURITIES/ADVISORY/INSURANCE), START 06/2005, 40HRS/WK (32.5 TRADING HOURS), FOUNDING PARTNER, PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES; 4. MURPHY 2004 TRUST AGREEMENT #1, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED HOME ADDRESS, TRUSTEE, START 12/09/2004, <1HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), ONE OF TWO TRUSTEES, REP OF RECORD ON ACCOUNTS; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CDGSMITH LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 1430 US HIGHWAY 206, STE 230, BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921, NATURE OF BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING PURPOSES, START DATE: 11/2004, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUSINESS OWNER, FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CDSMITH LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXPENSE MANAGEMENT; START DATE: 1/2026; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SOLE PROPRIETOR; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PASSTHROUGH ENTITY FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES;

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.

PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK

CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/2001 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
Arizona
(9/3/2013)
RR
California
(9/3/2013)
RR
Colorado
(9/3/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(9/3/2013)
RR
Delaware
(12/21/2017)
RR
Florida
(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia
(9/3/2013)
RR
Illinois
(1/5/2021)
RR
Kansas
(9/3/2013)
RR
Maine
(9/3/2013)
RR
Massachusetts
(11/3/2021)
IAR
New Jersey
(7/12/2005)
RR
New Jersey
(9/3/2013)
RR
New York
(9/3/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(9/3/2013)
RR
Ohio
(1/11/2016)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(7/8/2005)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/3/2013)
RR
Rhode Island
(10/28/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(9/3/2013)
IAR
Texas
(8/15/2006)
RR
Texas
(9/3/2013)
RR
Virginia
(1/3/2019)
RR
Washington
(9/3/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/22/2021)

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 Dec 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1991About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 62 — Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1995

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1989About the Series 6 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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