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Richard R. Smith

BLACK OAK SECURITIES
Williamsfield, IL
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CRD#: 2329230
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Professional summary


Richard Russell Smith, who also goes by Richard R Smith, is a registered financial professional currently at BLACK OAK SECURITIES, INC. located in Williamsfield, Illinois.

Richard is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Richard has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard R Smith

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 3, 2020 - Present

BLACK OAK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30889
Williamsfield, IL
Past

November 2, 2018 - January 6, 2020

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 5, 2017 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

June 22, 1999 - December 31, 2003

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

March 16, 1993 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 16, 1993 - December 31, 2016

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Colorado
(11/16/2020)
RR
Illinois
(1/3/2020)
RR
Indiana
(11/8/2021)
RR
Iowa
(1/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/10/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BLACK OAK SECURITIES, INC.
BLACK OAK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30889 / SEC#: , 8-45219

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
707 Carroll Street, Suite C, Pawnee, IL 62558
Mailing Address
707 Carroll Street, Suite C P.o. Box 590, Pawnee, IL 62558
Phone number
(217) 498-7876
Established
Illinois since 09/25/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GROSS, DWAN NPRESIDENT & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5985005

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Company Information


BLACK OAK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 30889Williamsfield, IL

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