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Robert L. Kaercher

SMITH & HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ATLANTA, GA 30363
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CRD#: 1952599
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Professional summary

Robert Lloyd Kaercher JR, CIMA®, who also goes by Rob Kaercher, Robert Lloyd Kaercher, is a registered financial advisor currently at SMITH & HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Robert has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Rob Kaercher | Robert Lloyd Kaercher

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

April 30, 2010 - Present

SMITH & HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 271 17th Street Nw Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30363
RIA
CRD#: 109540
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 5, 2004 - May 14, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

November 6, 2002 - May 14, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 8, 2000 - August 30, 2002

WILMINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14942
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

August 17, 1995 - August 2, 1996

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

October 25, 1989 - December 16, 1994

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 25, 1989 - January 17, 1995

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SMITH & HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SMITH & HOWARD FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | SMITH & HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 109540 / SEC#: 801-56734

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/1999 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
Georgia
(4/30/2010)
IAR
Texas
(1/6/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/23/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/20/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/3/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/7/2000
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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SMITH & HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
SMITH & HOWARD FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | SMITH & HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 109540 / SEC#: 801-56734

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/1999 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
271 17th Street Nw Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30363
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 874-6244
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SMITH & HOWARD BROCHURE (12/18/2024)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts685
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 646,535,276

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Company Information

SMITH & HOWARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 109540Atlanta, GA 30363

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