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Kathryn Strate Smith

Kathryn S. Smith

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CRD#: 1504552
Kathryn Strate Smith

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.

Kathryn Strate Smith, CFP®, who also goes by Kathryn Mary Strate, was a registered financial professional .

Kathryn is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Kathryn had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kathryn Mary Strate

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

July 20, 2005 - January 3, 2023

WISE PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123821
Wilson, WY
Past

March 11, 1988 - July 26, 1989

WINGSPAN INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 17516
Past

May 21, 1986 - April 30, 1987

FBS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15935

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".
WP
WISE PLANNING, INC.
WISE PLANNING | WISE, DEBORAH ROSE | WISE PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 123821 / SEC#: 801-114999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2019 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2019 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2019 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2019 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2019 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/1/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WP
WISE PLANNING, INC.
WISE PLANNING | WISE, DEBORAH ROSE | WISE PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 123821 / SEC#: 801-114999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2019 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2019 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2019 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2019 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Seattle, WA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 834-9473
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A & 2B 031925 (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts768
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 529,377,526

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Company Information


WISE PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 123821

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