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Ronald F. Smith

H.S. FINANCIAL
LA JOLLA, CA 92037
CRD#: 1427096
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Professional summary


Ronald Francis Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at H.S. FINANCIAL, INC. located in La Jolla, California.

Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Ronald has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. RIA - HS FINANCIAL, INC. - OFFERS FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES OUT OF BRANCH OFFICE LOCATION. INVESTMENT-RELATED. IAR OF RIA. SPENDS 25% OF TIME ON THIS ACTIVITY. 2. FIXED INSURANCE SALES; INVESTMENT RELATED; CONDUCTED AS BRANCH LOCATION. 3. LIFE SETTLEMENT BROKER FOR ASHAR GROUP, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; CONDUCTED AT BRANCH LOCATION.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 10, 2006 - Present

H.S. FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 4225 Executive Square Suite 900, La Jolla, CA 92037
RIA
CRD#: 136731
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

February 11, 2005 - December 4, 2023

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
San Diego, CA
Past

February 11, 2005 - December 4, 2023

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
San Diego, CA
Past

July 31, 2003 - February 15, 2005

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 1, 1998 - February 15, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

December 19, 1997 - February 15, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

September 7, 1989 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

February 19, 1986 - August 19, 1989

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4882

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
California
(3/10/2006)
IAR
Nevada
(3/20/2006)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 6/4/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


HF
H.S. FINANCIAL, INC.
H.S. FINANCIAL, INC | H.S. FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 136731 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/10/2006 Approved)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2006 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
11373 Mandrake Point, San Diego, CA 92131-3766
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 200-0900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information


H.S. FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 136731La Jolla, CA 92037

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