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Brian David Smith

CFP®
SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS
GREENVILLE, SC
·CRD# 2394812·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Brian David Smith, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Greenville, South Carolina. Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Brian has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 26, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Retirement Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Insurance Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Business Succession Planning

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2013

Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS·CRD# 121757
RIA
C/o 107 Manly Street, Greenville, SC 29601
January 19, 1999 - Present
SFA FINANCIAL, LLC·CRD# 149647
BD
Greenville, SC
November 6, 2009 - February 1, 2024
COLONY PARK FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC.·CRD# 41534
BD
Greenville, SC
January 3, 2008 - October 27, 2009
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 37157
BD
Summit, NJ
July 16, 1996 - January 2, 2008
AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION·CRD# 5435
BD
Houston, TX
March 30, 1994 - July 16, 1996
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
El Segundo, CA
September 3, 1993 - February 4, 1994

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Current Firm

SF
SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS

HARRISON FINANCIAL, LLC | SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SMITH, BRIAN DAVID | SFA FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 121757 / SEC#: 801-136439
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2026 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (6/16/2026 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (2/20/2009 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (6/10/2026 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (6/12/2026 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Carolina (6/10/2026 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

C/o 107 Manly Street, Greenville, SC 29601

Mailing Address

1708 Augusta St Suite C #9, Greenville, SC 29605

Phone Number

(864) 284-6511

# of Employees

2

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS SEC BROCHURE MAY 2026 (5/7/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

656

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$132,964,803

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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.

SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISERS - SINCE 1999 107 Manly Street Greenville SC 29601- PRESIDENT/OWNER - RIA INSURANCE BSN - SEC. RELATED - APPROX 120 - 180 HRS P/M & APPROX 95% OF TIME DEVOTED DURING MKT HRS.

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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".
SF
SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS

HARRISON FINANCIAL, LLC | SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SMITH, BRIAN DAVID | SFA FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 121757 / SEC#: 801-136439
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2026 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (6/16/2026 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Indiana (2/20/2009 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Louisiana (6/10/2026 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (6/12/2026 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Carolina (6/10/2026 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Louisiana
(5/28/2015)
IAR
North Carolina
(5/28/2015)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/19/1999)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 1993About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2005About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1993About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 26 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2010About the Series 27 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2008About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Brian David Smith's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Brian

  • Retirement Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Insurance Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Business Succession Planning

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