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Benjamin A. Smith

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CRD#: 1501768
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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.

Benjamin Andrew Smith III, who also goes by Benj. A Smith III, Benjamin A Smith III, was a registered financial professional .

Benjamin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. Benjamin had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 63 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Benj. A Smith Iii | Benjamin A Smith Iii

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

September 18, 2014 - April 19, 2022

SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142408
HOLLAND, MI
Past

March 5, 2003 - December 31, 2005

SMITH & ASSOCIATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 107093
HOLLAND, MI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/8/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/8/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Current Firm


SA
SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC
SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 142408 / SEC#: 802-75717

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Contact information


Main Address
106 East 8th Street Suite 100, Holland, MI 49423
Mailing Address
Phone number
(616) 396-0119
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Exempt reporting advisers


Exempt Reporting Advisers ("ERA") are investment advisers that are not required to register as investment advisers because they rely on certain exemptions from registration under sections 203(l) and 203(m) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and related rules. Certain state securities regulatory authorities have similar exemptions based on state statutes or regulations. An ERA is required to file a report using Form ADV, but does not complete all items contained in Form ADV that a registered adviser must complete. Other state securities regulatory authorities require an ERA to register as an investment adviser and file a complete Form ADV. Below are the regulators with which an ERA report is filed.
SEC / JURISDICTIONREPORTING STATUSEFFECTIVE DATE
SECERA - Withdrawn9/24/2014

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Company Information


SMITH ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 142408

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