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Christopher D. Smith
VICUS CAPITAL
Bedminster, NJ 07921
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CRD#: 1278933
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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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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. ARTICLE VI DISCLAIMER SHARE TRUST U/W/O GERALD R. SMITH, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED HOME ADDRESS, TRUSTEE, START 08/30/2013, <1HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), ONE OF TWO TRUSTEES, REP OF RECORD ON ACCOUNTS; 5. 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; 6. 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;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 8, 2005 - Present
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
Office #1: 1430 Route 206, Suite 230, Bedminster, NJ 07921Office #2: 3101 Emrick Blvd Suite 315, Bethlehem, PA 18020RIA
CRD#: 116021
Bedminster, NJ
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1430 Us Highway 206 Ste 230, Bedminster, NJ 07921Office #2: 3101 Emrick Blvd Ste 315, Bethlehem, PA 18020BD
CRD#: 13572
Bedminster, NJ
Past
August 1, 2003 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past
May 22, 2001 - January 2, 2013
MARMARAS & SMITH, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 123256
ALLENTOWN , PA
Past
August 6, 1997 - January 28, 2003
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8503
ALLENTOWN, PA
Past
August 6, 1997 - August 1, 2003
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past
February 13, 1989 - October 19, 1992
HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4184
Past
February 13, 1989 - August 6, 1997
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
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 - (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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
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)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 1/9/1995
Corporate Securities Limited Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK
CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
476 Rolling Ridge Drive Suite 315, State College, PA 16801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 558-4287
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
89
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,058 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,574,468,218 |
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