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Ronald F. Smith

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Professional summary


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Ronald Francis Smith was a registered financial professional .

Ronald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Ronald had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 10, 2006 - December 31, 2025

H.S. FINANCIAL, INC.

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


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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


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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#: 136731

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