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Lora A. Sekosky Smith

WEALTHFORGE DISTRIBUTORS
Richmond, VA 23230
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CRD#: 1564364
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Professional summary


Lora A Sekosky Smith, who also goes by Lora Ann Sekosky, Lora Ann Sekosky Smith, Lora Ann Sekosky-smith, Lora Ann Sekoskysmith, is a registered financial professional currently at WEALTHFORGE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia.

Lora is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Lora has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Lora Ann Sekosky | Lora Ann Sekosky Smith | Lora Ann Sekosky-Smith | Lora Ann Sekoskysmith

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 13, 2025 - Present

WEALTHFORGE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 3015 W. Moore St. Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
BD
CRD#: 330314
Richmond, VA
Past

October 11, 2022 - December 31, 2023

COBALT CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 136161
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

December 10, 2021 - October 10, 2022

SKYWAY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 124630
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 24, 2016 - April 20, 2020

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 24, 2016 - April 20, 2020

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 24, 2016 - April 20, 2020

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 19, 2016 - April 20, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 7, 2014 - April 20, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 29, 2006 - April 20, 2020

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 15, 2003 - April 19, 2005

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 1, 2002 - April 19, 2005

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
WALTHAM, MA
Past

December 7, 1994 - June 10, 2002

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(5/13/2025)
RR
Virginia
(5/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/1/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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WEALTHFORGE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
WEALTHFORGE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 330314 / SEC#: , 8-71216

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


Main Address
3015 W. Moore St. Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
Mailing Address
3015 W. Moore St. Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone number
(804) 956-3365
Established
Virginia since 10/03/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WEALTHFORGE HOLDINGS, INCPARENT
ARLES, DONNA DIPIETROCFO, POO, PFO6489389
RAPER, JAMES LEROY JRCCO, COO5721253
ROBBINS, GEORGE WILLIAM IVCEO2440106

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Company Information


WEALTHFORGE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 330314Richmond, VA 23230

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