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Paul A. Smith

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CRD#: 1385314
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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.

Paul Anthony Smith was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Paul had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 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

January 9, 2014 - November 26, 2014

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 19, 2011 - July 26, 2011

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
GLENDALE, CA
Past

September 25, 2008 - July 29, 2009

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

February 20, 2008 - July 14, 2008

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

December 11, 2004 - February 21, 2006

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 107622
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

March 14, 2001 - December 11, 2004

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

September 27, 1999 - January 9, 2001

AFD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34047
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

July 25, 1996 - August 18, 1998

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

June 1, 1994 - December 13, 1995

SECURITY DISTRIBUTORS

BD
CRD#: 3336
TOPEKA, KS
Past

February 8, 1991 - March 20, 1993

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

January 25, 1991 - February 4, 1991

PACIFIC FIRST SECURITIES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 18021
Past

October 25, 1989 - January 8, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 25, 1989 - January 8, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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: 12/19/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.
TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.
CONTINENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1526 / SEC#: , 8-14052

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 Broadway Suite 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
303 Broadway Suite 1100, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 362-8000
Established
Nebraska since 02/27/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
IFS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
AARTS, ERIKVP, SENIOR FIXED INCOME STRATEGIST2556961
ALGE, BENJAMIN JPRESIDENT6225581
BRAY, TIMOTHY ALLENDIVISIONAL VICE PRESIDENT1858477
CONNELLY, LINDSAY MICHELLEAVP & ASSISTANT TREASURER7212999
COSTANZA, TIMOTHY JOHNVP MANAGING DIRECTOR INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT4471461
HERRON, SARAH SPARKSSECRETARY6905684
JOHNSON, JAY VINCENTVP, CORPORATE FINANCE AND TREASURER6607547
JONES, MICHAEL STEPHENASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT5537600
KOERNER, RICHARD MICHAELVP, SENIOR ETF SALES SPECIALIST2249223
MCGRUDER, JILL TRIPPDIRECTOR1221720
MOCK, MARY TAYLORSVP & HEAD OF DISTRIBUTION5276399
MORSE, JULIE LYNNSVP, MARKETING6743435
MUSGROVE, JOHN SAVP - ASSISTANT TREASURER6607165
NIEMEYER, JONATHAN DAVIDDIRECTOR5863603
SCOTT, SHAWN MICHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4673623
STEARNS, TIMOTHY STEVENVP, COMPLIANCE1327230
WIEDENHEFT, TERRIE ANNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2619213
WITTMAN, SCOTTVICE PRESIDENT, TAX7679752
WUEBBLING, DONALD JOSEPHDIRECTOR473438

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Company Information


TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1526

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