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Richard A. Smith

SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Kokomo, IN 46902
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CRD#: 1353025
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Professional summary


Richard Allen Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Kokomo, Indiana.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Richard has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 62 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. NAME OF BUSINESS:SMITH FINANCIAL/ROCKE SMITH, 1830 S. PLATE STREET, KOKOMO, IN 46902.765-459-4111. NO EMAIL. THIS IS AN LLC. NATURE OF BUSINESS:INSURANCE SALES. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:NO. TITLE:PRESIDENT. DUTIES:SALES. APPROX. # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY:87. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:87. DATE STARTED:1985. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:YES, OWNER. HOW COMPENSATED:NET INCOME FROM BUSINESS; PRIMARILY CONSISTS OF COMMISSION SALES. 2.SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. 1830 S. PLATE STREET, KOKOMO, IN 46902. 765-459-4111. NO EMAIL. THIS BUSINESS IS A CORPORATION. NATURE OF BUSINESS:REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:YES. TITLE:PRESIDENT,INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE. DUTIES:MEETINGS WITH CLIENTS, FINANCIAL PLAN PREPARATION. APPROX. # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY:87. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:87. DATE STARTED:6/2010. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:YES, OWNER. HOW COMPENSATED:NET PROFIT OF BUSINESS, WHICH IS PRIMARILY INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL PLANNING FEES. 3. NAME OF BUSINESS:COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY, INC. 215 W. SYCAMORE, KOKOMO, IN 46902. 765-454-7298. NO EMAIL. THIS BUSINESS IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. NATURE OF BUSINESS:COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:YES. TITLE:BOARD MEMBER, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER. DUTIES:VOTE ON FOUNDATION ISSUES, ASSIST IN INVESTMENT DECISION MAKING. APPROX. # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY:3. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:3. DATE STARTED:1/1997. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:NO. HOW COMPENSATED:NONE. 4. NAME OF BUSINESS:YMCA OF KOKOMO CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, 200 N. UNION ST, KOKOMO, IN 46901 765-457-4447, THIS IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. NATURE OF BUSINESS:YOUTH SERVICES, FAMILY SERVICES. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:NO. TITLE:COMMITTEE MEMBER. DUTIES:FUNDRAISING. APPROX. # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY:3. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:2. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:NO. HOW COMPENSATED:NONE.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 17, 2011 - Present

SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1830 S. Plate St., Kokomo, IN 46902
RIA
CRD#: 154022
Kokomo, IN
Past

January 13, 2014 - December 31, 2018

MERCAP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 156607
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 31, 2010 - January 10, 2014

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
KOKOMO, IN
Past

November 19, 2008 - September 1, 2010

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
KOKOMO, IN
Past

November 18, 2008 - September 1, 2010

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
KOKOMO, IN
Past

January 4, 2005 - November 20, 2008

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42046
KOKOMO, IN
Past

June 13, 2000 - November 20, 2008

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
KOKOMO, IN
Past

July 25, 1985 - June 14, 2000

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

June 25, 1985 - January 14, 1987

GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 3963

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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SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
IDL ADVISORS, INC. | SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 154022 / SEC#: 801-71492

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2010 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Indiana
(5/17/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/26/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 8/29/1988
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
IDL ADVISORS, INC. | SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 154022 / SEC#: 801-71492

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1830 S. Plate St., Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2229, Kokomo, IN 46904-2229
Phone number
(765) 459-4111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts613
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 378,041,360

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/28/2025
Cover Page
02/28/2024
02/21/2023

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Company Information


SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 154022Kokomo, IN 46902

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