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James R. Smith
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
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CRD#: 2235774
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Professional summary
James Richard Smith, who also goes by Jimi Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. James has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jimi Smith
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 21, 2013 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 7333 E Doubletree Ranch Rd Ste 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Scottsdale, AZ
Current
August 4, 2009 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 7333 E Doubletree Ranch Rd Ste 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Scottsdale, AZ
Past
October 25, 2007 - October 29, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
November 1, 2005 - May 6, 2009
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
May 26, 2005 - May 6, 2009
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
March 31, 2003 - April 29, 2005
SPELMAN & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
March 31, 2003 - April 29, 2005
SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
February 4, 2002 - April 29, 2005
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
June 14, 1996 - April 29, 2005
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
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".
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Alabama(4/14/2011)
RR
Alaska(4/14/2011)
RR
Arizona(8/4/2009)
IAR
Arizona(12/11/2013)
RR
Arkansas(4/14/2011)
RR
California(4/14/2011)
RR
Colorado(4/14/2011)
RR
Connecticut(4/14/2011)
RR
Delaware(4/14/2011)
RR
District of Columbia(4/14/2011)
RR
Florida(4/14/2011)
RR
Georgia(4/14/2011)
RR
Hawaii(4/14/2011)
RR
Idaho(4/14/2011)
RR
Illinois(4/14/2011)
RR
Indiana(4/14/2011)
RR
Iowa(4/14/2011)
RR
Kansas(4/14/2011)
RR
Kentucky(4/14/2011)
RR
Louisiana(4/14/2011)
RR
Maine(4/14/2011)
RR
Maryland(4/14/2011)
RR
Massachusetts(4/14/2011)
RR
Michigan(4/14/2011)
RR
Minnesota(4/14/2011)
RR
Mississippi(4/14/2011)
RR
Missouri(4/14/2011)
RR
Montana(4/14/2011)
RR
Nebraska(4/14/2011)
RR
Nevada(4/14/2011)
RR
New Hampshire(4/14/2011)
RR
New Jersey(4/14/2011)
RR
New Mexico(4/14/2011)
RR
New York(4/14/2011)
RR
North Carolina(4/15/2011)
RR
North Dakota(4/14/2011)
RR
Ohio(4/15/2011)
RR
Oklahoma(4/14/2011)
RR
Oregon(4/14/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/14/2011)
RR
Rhode Island(4/14/2011)
RR
South Carolina(4/14/2011)
RR
South Dakota(4/14/2011)
RR
Tennessee(4/14/2011)
RR
Texas(4/14/2011)
RR
Utah(4/14/2011)
RR
Vermont(4/14/2011)
RR
Virginia(4/14/2011)
RR
Washington(4/14/2011)
RR
West Virginia(4/14/2011)
RR
Wisconsin(4/14/2011)
RR
Wyoming(4/14/2011)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750
Phone number
(480) 991-0225
Established
Arizona since 08/21/1987
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
614
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC. | GENERAL PARTNER | |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | PRESIDENT | 4037933 |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO) | 4037933 |
| CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401020 |
| HAUER, DAVE B | VICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4018434 |
| OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JR | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 2957427 |
| SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) | 6232253 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 41,834 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 10,637,349,683 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 12 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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