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Michael Thomas Smith

CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS
IRVINE, CA
·CRD# 2345803·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Thomas Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS located in Irvine, California and CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. located in Irvine, California. Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CAPITAL SYNERGY PARTNERS·CRD# 148733
RIA
BD
2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606
March 1, 2011 - Present
CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 41243
BD
2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606
January 5, 2021 - Present
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP·CRD# 16668
BD
Reno, NV
August 24, 2009 - December 31, 2010
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 10078
BD
Brookfield, WI
January 2, 2004 - August 25, 2009
INVESTMENT DESIGNERS, INC.·CRD# 19527
BD
Brookfield, WI
July 14, 1994 - December 31, 2003

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Current Firm

CF
CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

CPS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. | CPS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 41243 / SEC#: 8-49337
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606

Mailing Address

2860 Michelle Drive, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92606

Phone Number

(949) 442-7519

Established

California since 04/01/1996

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ANDREW A. HOLDEN FAMILY TRUSTOWNER—
FAXON, REYHEENA MARIAFINOP4219599
GANDY, MATTHEW AUSTINPRINCIPAL7007855
HOLDEN, ANDREW ALANPRESIDENT, CCO, AMLCP, CFO & TRUSTEE3098455

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(3/1/2011)
RR
Illinois
(12/2/2022)
RR
Texas
(2/4/2025)
RR
Utah
(2/19/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/1/2011)

Exams

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Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1994About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1994About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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