Ross J. Smyth

GLASSY MOUNTAIN ADVISORS

Bethesda, MD 20814

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CRD#: 1881818

Professional summary

Ross Jordan Smyth JR is a registered financial advisor currently at GLASSY MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, INC. located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Ross is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Ross has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 22 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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EDGEMOOR INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.; Investment-Related; Bethesda, Maryland; Registered Investment Adviser; managing director; January 2005; 160 Hours Per Month, all during securities trading hours; Provides investment advisory services.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 14, 2021 - Present

GLASSY MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 7200 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814

RIA

CRD#: 314937

Bethesda, MD

Past

August 13, 2009 - December 1, 2014

INTEGRITY FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 26293

BETHESDA, MD

Past

October 23, 2006 - August 19, 2021

EDGEMOOR INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109104

BETHESDA, MD

Past

May 15, 2003 - August 13, 2009

VIKING FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 47003

BETHESDA, MD

Past

October 1, 1999 - March 3, 2003

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

February 1, 1999 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

CRD#: 6124

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

April 30, 1998 - February 1, 1999

BOWLES HOLLOWELL CONNER & CO.

CRD#: 17511

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

November 18, 1996 - April 30, 1998

BOWLES HOLLOWELL CONNER & CO.

CRD#: 10072

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

May 8, 1991 - November 29, 1991

DORAL SECURITIES CORP. OF COLORADO

CRD#: 28094

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GLASSY MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, INC.

GLASSY MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, INC. | GLASSY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 314937 / SEC#: 801-121469

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Maryland
(6/14/2021)

IAR

North Carolina
(8/19/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/18/2003

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/1/2014

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/22/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 5/7/1991

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Current Firm

GLASSY MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, INC.

GLASSY MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, INC. | GLASSY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 314937 / SEC#: 801-121469

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2021 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

7200 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814

Mailing Address

Phone number

(301) 541-8900

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	324
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 334,938,578

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Ross J. Smyth

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ross Jordan Smyth JR's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

INTEGRITY FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

EDGEMOOR INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

VIKING FUND DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BOWLES HOLLOWELL CONNER & CO.

BOWLES HOLLOWELL CONNER & CO.

DORAL SECURITIES CORP. OF COLORADO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GLASSY MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/18/2003

SIE

Date: 12/1/2014

Series 7

Date: 10/22/1996

Series 22

Date: 5/7/1991

Current Firm

GLASSY MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GLASSY MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, INC.

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