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Michael Curtis Smith

Michael C. Smith

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CRD#: 2009993
Michael Curtis Smith

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.

Michael Curtis Smith, CFP®, who also goes by Michael C Smith, Michael Smith, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Michael had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael C Smith | Michael Smith

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

January 3, 2019 - April 1, 2020

FACET

RIA
CRD#: 285961
Baltimore, MD
Past

August 13, 2009 - February 2, 2010

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

September 24, 2008 - February 11, 2009

CLIFTON GUNDERSON WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 111297
TIMONIUM, MD
Past

September 24, 2008 - February 11, 2009

CG BROKERAGE L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 112033
TIMONIUM, MD
Past

August 17, 2006 - September 19, 2008

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

July 11, 2006 - September 19, 2008

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17358
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

March 7, 2006 - May 18, 2006

LEVIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132430
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

August 16, 2004 - December 31, 2005

LEVIN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132430
OWINGS MILLS, MD
Past

April 18, 2003 - July 13, 2004

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

November 24, 1999 - July 13, 2004

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

May 1, 1995 - October 14, 1999

ALLFIRST BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17531
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 11, 1993 - November 16, 1994

MONTANO SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7887
ORANGE, CA
Past

June 10, 1991 - October 7, 1991

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

December 13, 1989 - September 7, 1990

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FA
FACET
FABRIC WEALTH | ONEK FINANCIAL, INC. | FACET WEALTH, INC, | FACET WEALTH, INC | FACET WEALTH | FACET

CRD#: 285961 / SEC#: 801-108767

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/15/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/18/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FA
FACET
FABRIC WEALTH | ONEK FINANCIAL, INC. | FACET WEALTH, INC, | FACET WEALTH, INC | FACET WEALTH | FACET

CRD#: 285961 / SEC#: 801-108767

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/15/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
400 East Pratt Street 8th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(443) 376-6222
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
174

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts36,817
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,754,146,771

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/29/2025
Cover Page

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Company Information


FACET

CRD#: 285961

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