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Kent Charles Schmidt

CFP®
SMITH, MOORE & CO.
EFFINGHAM, IL
·CRD# 2153325·35 years experience

Professional Summary

Kent Charles Schmidt, CFP®, who also goes by Kent Schmidt, is a registered financial advisor currently at SMITH, MOORE & CO. located in Effingham, Illinois. Kent is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Kent has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 3, Series 10, Series 9, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Investment Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Retirement Planning

Other Aliases

Kent Schmidt

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Disclosures on record.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1998

Years of Experience

35 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SMITH, MOORE & CO.·CRD# 3441
RIA
BD
401 S Banker St Suite E, Effingham, IL 62401
August 10, 2009 - Present
SMITH, MOORE & CO.·CRD# 3441
RIA
BD
401 S Banker St Suite E, Effingham, IL 62401
July 31, 2009 - Present
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
Effingham, IL
January 1, 2008 - August 11, 2009
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Effingham, IL
January 1, 2008 - August 11, 2009
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
RIA
Effingham, IL
December 22, 2000 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.·CRD# 4
BD
Effingham, IL
January 22, 1999 - January 3, 2008
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
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St. Petersburg, FL
January 4, 1999 - February 10, 1999
ROBERT THOMAS SECURITIES, INC·CRD# 10147
BD
St. Petersburg, FL
July 21, 1995 - January 4, 1999
WILMINGTON SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 19621
BD
September 29, 1993 - August 23, 1995

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Current Firm

SMITH, MOORE & CO.
SMITH, MOORE & CO.

SMITH MOORE & CO. | THE SEVENS ADVISORY GROUP | SMITH, MOORE & CO.

CRD#: 3441 / SEC#: 801-68175, 8-27480
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/8/2007 Approved)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2025 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

7777 Bonhomme Ave., Suite 2400 Suite 2400, Clayton, MO 63105

Mailing Address

7777 Bonhomme Ave., Suite 2400, Clayton, MO 63105

Phone Number

(314) 727-5225

Established

Missouri since 12/23/1981

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

65

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 36 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 36 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SMITH MOORE BROCHURE 03-31-2025 (3/31/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DEUTSCH, STEWART JAMES JRPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR2537447
SCHULTE, TIMOTHY EUGENECHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, DIRECTOR1869986
RHYNER, RANDALL PAULEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR2443274
SCHMIDT, KENT CHARLESEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR2153325
BRAGG, MATTHEW EDWARDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR2279799
BRODY, AMY LYNNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP6486826
KRAFT, BARBARA ANNCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER1225082
MORAN, DANIEL PATRICKCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER2685632
PERRYMAN, JARET DALINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3034594

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,865

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,371,739,897

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

7

Arbitration

2

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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. ARC COMMUNITY SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOUNDATION, 618 MAIN ST, TEUTOPOLIS, IL, SERVICES TO MENTALLY HANDICAPPED, BOARD MEMBER, 4-5 HOURS PER YEAR, NONE DURING NORMAL FIRM BUSINESS HOURS.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
SMITH, MOORE & CO.
SMITH, MOORE & CO.

SMITH MOORE & CO. | THE SEVENS ADVISORY GROUP | SMITH, MOORE & CO.

CRD#: 3441 / SEC#: 801-68175, 8-27480
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/8/2007 Approved)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2025 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(1/28/2016)
RR
Arizona
(1/2/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(9/8/2022)
RR
Florida
(7/31/2009)
RR
Idaho
(10/29/2020)
RR
Illinois
(7/31/2009)
IAR
Illinois
(8/10/2009)
RR
Indiana
(3/29/2011)
RR
Iowa
(3/7/2022)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(6/18/2012)
RR
Michigan
(4/30/2014)
RR
Missouri
(7/31/2009)
RR
New Jersey
(7/31/2009)
RR
New York
(6/10/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(1/10/2024)
RR
Ohio
(6/15/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(1/15/2019)
RR
Texas
(3/25/2021)
RR
Virginia
(7/31/2009)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1993About the Series 7 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Jun 1991About the Series 3 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Nov 2000About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Oct 2000About the Series 9 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 1997About the Series 24 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1997About the Series 4 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Kent

  • Investment Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Retirement Planning

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