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Edward N. Smither

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CRD#: 2016795
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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.

Edward Nichols Smither JR, who also goes by Ned Smither, was a registered financial professional .

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ned Smither

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 14, 2015 - March 15, 2016

SMITHER & COMPANY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139420
RICHMOND, VA
Past

September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17358
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

July 20, 2000 - October 6, 2010

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
RICHMOND, VA
Past

October 1, 1999 - August 7, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 12, 1998 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 16, 1996 - May 13, 1998

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 13, 1989 - September 5, 1996

CARTER KAPLAN & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 14545

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: 2/20/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SMITHER & COMPANY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
SMITHER & COMPANY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 139420 / SEC#: , 8-67213

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Terminated by SEC on 12/12/2021
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Virginia since 03/24/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SMITHER & COMPANY, INC.MEMBER/MEMBER MANAGER
SMITHER, KENNETH WPRESIDENT/CEO/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1765794

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Company Information


SMITHER & COMPANY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

CRD#: 139420

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