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Howard P. Smith

CHANGING PARAMETERS
Los Altos, CA
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CRD#: 2097495
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Professional summary


Howard Paul Smith, who also goes by Howard P Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at CHANGING PARAMETERS, LLC located in Los Altos, California.

Howard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Howard has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Howard P Smith

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 13, 2004 - Present

CHANGING PARAMETERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 132551
Los Altos, CA
Past

August 28, 2009 - June 17, 2022

CEROS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37869
Los Altos, CA
Past

September 16, 2004 - August 31, 2009

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40805
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

January 5, 1999 - September 15, 2004

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 14, 1992 - March 26, 2013

VALUE MONITORING, INC

RIA
CRD#: 106056
MENLO PARK, CA
Past

December 6, 1991 - December 31, 1998

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CP
CHANGING PARAMETERS, LLC
CHANGING PARAMETERS, LLC

CRD#: 132551 / SEC#: 801-63495

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2004 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
California
(12/13/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


CP
CHANGING PARAMETERS, LLC
CHANGING PARAMETERS, LLC

CRD#: 132551 / SEC#: 801-63495

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/10/2004 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
201 Main Street Suite 150, Los Altos, CA 94022
Mailing Address
171 Main Street Suite 260, Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone number
(650) 327-7705
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts249
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 105,384,876

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Company Information


CHANGING PARAMETERS, LLC

CRD#: 132551Los Altos, CA

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