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Joseph D. Smith

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CRD#: 1942758
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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.

Joseph Daniel Smith, who also goes by Dan Smith, was a registered financial professional .

Joseph is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Joseph had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Dan Smith

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. A-ADVANTAGE TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES, OWNER, TAX PLANNING & PREPARATION. 2. LIFE, DISABILITY, LONG TERM CARE, INDIVIDUAL & GROUP HELATH INSURANCE.

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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

October 5, 2012 - October 2, 2025

A-ADVANTAGE TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 141159
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 6, 2002 - June 28, 2006

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 10, 1992 - June 28, 2006

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 26, 1990 - May 3, 1991

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 18, 1989 - April 24, 1990

THE ADVISORS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14035
BETHESDA, MD

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: 9/18/2012
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/22/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AT
A-ADVANTAGE TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
A-ADVANATAGE TAX A& FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | A-ADVANTAGE TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. | A-ADVANTAGE TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 141159 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
3307 East Thunderbird Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Mailing Address
Phone number
(602) 995-2100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts28
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,300,000

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Company Information


A-ADVANTAGE TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 141159

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