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Kenneth R. Smith

COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS
West Chester, PA
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CRD#: 2300203
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Professional summary


Kenneth Richard Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and ALDEN CAPITAL located in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Kenneth has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 14, Series 8, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC - CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OWNER, iNVESTMENT ADVISOR

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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

November 25, 2003 - Present

COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 128319
West Chester, PA
Current

April 2, 2018 - Present

ALDEN CAPITAL

Office #1: 37 West Avenue Ste 300, Wayne, PA 19087
RIA
CRD#: 293551
Wayne, PA
Current

July 26, 2022 - Present

ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP

Office #1: 37 West Avenue Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
RIA
CRD#: 317077
Wayne, PA
Current

March 16, 2018 - Present

J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 37 West Ave. Ste 301, Wayne, PA 19087Office #2: 48 West Oakland Ave., Doylestown, PA 18901Office #3: 37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087Office #4: 3 Harding Road Suite C, Red Bank, NJ 07701
BD
CRD#: 40002
Wayne, PA
Past

March 6, 2019 - December 31, 2022

EQUALIZE CAPITAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 300640
WAYNE, PA
Past

March 21, 2017 - March 31, 2021

DEKANIA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 133169
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 21, 2017 - January 11, 2023

COHEN & COMPANY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 133171
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 28, 2014 - October 1, 2020

BLUESTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 157841
WAYNE, PA
Past

October 31, 2012 - October 1, 2020

MCG SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 163144
WAYNE, PA
Past

October 10, 2011 - March 14, 2013

COMMONWEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 154783
LEMOYNE, PA
Past

October 6, 2011 - September 25, 2012

COHEN & COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104002
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

June 23, 2010 - March 9, 2011

COHEN & COMPANY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 144981
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 13, 2006 - June 5, 2007

RAIT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 136622
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

August 26, 2005 - February 15, 2006

CBT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 133326
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

October 22, 2002 - December 15, 2005

CBT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119596
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

October 11, 2000 - March 9, 2011

COHEN & COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104002
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

October 21, 1998 - February 17, 2000

JPMSI

BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 3, 1994 - October 12, 1998

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ALDEN CAPITAL
ALDEN CAPITAL | STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | SPARTA WEALTH PARTNERS | MYZ FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | GUERRA PAN ADVISORS, LLC | COURSEMARK | ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP | ALDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | ALDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 293551 / SEC#: 801-116941

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/9/2019 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/10/2018 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2019 Terminated)

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

IAR
Massachusetts
(3/13/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(7/27/2022)
RR
Nebraska
(7/7/2022)
RR
Nevada
(4/26/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/16/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(4/21/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/25/2003)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/20/2021)
RR
Vermont
(5/13/2021)
RR
Virgin Islands
(8/9/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/25/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/12/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 1/27/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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ALDEN CAPITAL
ALDEN CAPITAL | STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORS | SPARTA WEALTH PARTNERS | MYZ FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | GUERRA PAN ADVISORS, LLC | COURSEMARK | ALDEN INVESTMENT GROUP | ALDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | ALDEN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 293551 / SEC#: 801-116941

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/9/2019 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/10/2018 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
Mailing Address
37 West Ave Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone number
(215) 572-8700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24

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 (8/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,147
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,444,147,688

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Company Information


ALDEN CAPITAL

CRD#: 293551West Chester, PA

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