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Colin F. Smith

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CRD#: 1331467
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Colin Fitzpatrick Smith was a registered financial professional .

Colin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Colin had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 3, 2014 - July 13, 2018

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120818
BROADVIEW HTS., OH
Past

September 3, 2013 - July 17, 2019

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

October 19, 2001 - September 3, 2013

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

January 11, 2001 - October 18, 2001

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

October 11, 1988 - December 31, 2000

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 14, 1986 - October 20, 1988

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410

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".
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 120818 / SEC#: 801-66641

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2006 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/7/2006 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/4/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FM
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 120818 / SEC#: 801-66641

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2006 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/7/2006 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
9200 South Hills Blvd. Suite 310, Broadview Hts., OH 44147
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 642-1099
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
34

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 03252025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,776
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 619,530,659

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Company Information


FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES, INC.

CRD#: 120818

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