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Bradford C. Smith

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO
Cincinnati, OH 45249
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CRD#: 2354513
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Professional summary


Bradford Chandler Smith, who also goes by Brad Smith, Bradford C Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO located in Cincinnati, Ohio and THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Bradford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Bradford has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brad Smith | Bradford C Smith

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.
Name: J.T. Clark & Associates/ DBA Fortegic, Role: Agent, Type: Insurance, Start Date: 05/2018, Investment Related?: Yes, Address: same as branch, Number of Hours/Mo: 5, Number of Hrs during trading hours: 5, Duties: Life Insurance, Disability Income and Fixed Annuity Sales

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 18, 2025 - Present

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

Office #1: 9435 Waterstone Blvd Suite 280, Cincinnati, OH 45249
RIA
CRD#: 105662
Cincinnati, OH
Current

June 12, 2025 - Present

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

Office #1: 9435 Waterstone Blvd Suite 280, Cincinnati, OH 45249
BD
CRD#: 2936
Cincinnati, OH
Past

December 24, 2021 - February 7, 2023

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 317245
Mason, OH
Past

December 22, 2021 - February 7, 2023

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
Mason, OH
Past

June 12, 2018 - December 23, 2021

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 105662
Mason, OH
Past

June 11, 2018 - December 23, 2021

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
Mason, OH
Past

February 15, 2017 - January 8, 2018

FREESTONE CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 286677
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

June 28, 1999 - January 6, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

July 8, 1993 - January 6, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CINCINNATI, OH

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".
OI
ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO
ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

CRD#: 105662 / SEC#: 801-7941

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/1971 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2002 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2001 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2002 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2002 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2002 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2002 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2002 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2002 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

RR
Kentucky
(6/13/2025)
IAR
Kentucky
(6/18/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/19/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/29/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


OI
ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO
ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

CRD#: 105662 / SEC#: 801-7941

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/1971 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2002 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2001 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2002 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2002 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2002 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2002 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2002 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2002 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Financial Way, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 371, Cincinnati, OH 45201-0371
Phone number
(855) 262-0913
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3,193

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ONIMCO-52 FIRM BROCHURE ADV 2A 05-14-2025 (5/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,053
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,376,953,646

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Company Information


ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

CRD#: 105662Cincinnati, OH 45249

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