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Robert J. Smith

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CRD#: 1744533
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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.

Robert John Smith III, who also goes by Dr. Robert John Smith III, Robert John III Smith, Robert John Smith Lll Iii, was a registered financial advisor .

Robert is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1990. Robert had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dr. Robert John Smith Iii | Robert John Iii Smith | Robert John Smith Lll 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

March 19, 2007 - September 7, 2007

COSTA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45039
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 18, 2005 - October 17, 2006

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 23, 2005 - October 17, 2006

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 8, 2004 - August 15, 2005

EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110826
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 14, 2003 - August 3, 2005

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 5, 2002 - June 20, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 22, 1999 - February 28, 2002

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 23, 1997 - February 9, 1999

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

November 9, 1995 - June 5, 1996

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
ANN ARBOR, MI
Past

June 13, 1995 - September 13, 1995

MCC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36286
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 5, 1991 - August 5, 1994

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 5, 1991 - August 5, 1994

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 7, 1990 - November 8, 1990

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 7, 1990 - November 8, 1990

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 20, 1990 - June 8, 1990

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963
Past

March 20, 1990 - March 4, 1991

FIDELITY EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17455

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: 3/17/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CF
COSTA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.
COSTA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC. | WITTNER SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 45039 / SEC#: , 8-50937

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 10/10/2008
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Florida since 04/23/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
COSTA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SHAREHOLDER111218
COSTA, ANDREW GRIGSBYPRESIDENT1600926
COSTA, ANDREW GRIGSBYFINOP1600926

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

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Company Information


COSTA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 45039

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