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Sheala H. Smith
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS
FRANKLIN, TN 37067
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CRD#: 2465084
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Professional summary
Sheala H Smith, who also goes by Sheala Diahann Hagewood, Sheala H Nichols, Sheala Nichols, is a registered financial advisor currently at RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC located in Franklin, Tennessee.
Sheala is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Sheala has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sheala Diahann Hagewood | Sheala H Nichols | Sheala Nichols
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
June 26, 2025 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
Office #1: 4031 Aspen Grove Suite 270, Franklin, TN 37067RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
FRANKLIN, TN
Current
June 26, 2025 - Present
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
Office #1: 4031 Aspen Grove Suite 270, Franklin, TN 37067RIA
BD
CRD#: 31194
FRANKLIN, TN
Past
August 18, 2017 - July 11, 2025
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
RIA
CRD#: 463
Franklin, TN
Past
August 16, 2017 - July 11, 2025
JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC
BD
CRD#: 463
Franklin, TN
Past
April 1, 2011 - August 17, 2017
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past
April 1, 2011 - August 17, 2017
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past
May 23, 2006 - October 30, 2009
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
FRANKLIN, TN
Past
May 22, 2006 - October 30, 2009
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
FRANKLIN, TN
Past
April 8, 2004 - April 28, 2006
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
NASHVILLE, TN
Past
November 30, 2000 - April 28, 2006
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NASHVILLE, TN
Past
April 4, 1996 - December 11, 2000
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
September 15, 1995 - March 1, 1996
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past
September 28, 1994 - September 22, 1995
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
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".
RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED
CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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
Alabama(7/28/2025)
RR
Arizona(7/28/2025)
RR
Arkansas(7/28/2025)
RR
California(7/28/2025)
RR
Colorado(7/28/2025)
RR
Connecticut(7/28/2025)
RR
Florida(7/28/2025)
RR
Georgia(7/28/2025)
RR
Illinois(7/28/2025)
RR
Indiana(7/28/2025)
RR
Kansas(7/28/2025)
RR
Kentucky(7/28/2025)
RR
Louisiana(7/28/2025)
RR
Maine(7/28/2025)
RR
Maryland(7/28/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(7/28/2025)
RR
Michigan(7/28/2025)
RR
Mississippi(7/28/2025)
RR
Missouri(7/28/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(7/28/2025)
RR
New Jersey(7/28/2025)
RR
New York(7/28/2025)
RR
North Carolina(8/6/2025)
RR
Ohio(7/28/2025)
RR
South Carolina(7/15/2025)
RR
Tennessee(6/26/2025)
IAR
Tennessee(6/26/2025)
RR
Texas(7/28/2025)
RR
Utah(7/28/2025)
RR
Virginia(7/28/2025)
RR
Washington(7/28/2025)
RR
West Virginia(7/28/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(7/28/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Long-Term Stock Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
MEMX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
RC
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
DAIN RAUSCHER INC | REGIONAL OPERATIONS GROUP, INC. | RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER INC. | RBC DAIN RAUSCHER | RBC CORRESPONDENT SERVICES | RBC CLEARING AND CUSTODY | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC | RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION | RBC ADVISOR SERVICES | INTERRA CLEARING SERVICES, INC. | DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED
CRD#: 31194 / SEC#: 801-13059, 8-45411
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/1977 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
200 Vesey St., New York, NY 10281
Mailing Address
250 Nicollet Mall Suite 1600, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone number
(612) 371-2811
Established
Minnesota since 11/01/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
October
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
8,476
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| RBC USA HOLDCO CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | |
| CARLESIMO, PAUL ADAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS - U.S. | 4718504 |
| ESPENAK, KRISTEN ELIZABETH | CHIEF RISK OFFICER, USA | 5570750 |
| GIEGERICH, ROBERT ARTHUR | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5736294 |
| GLASSMAN, DORJE TSERING | CO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP | 6568226 |
| LISCHIN, MATTHEW CODY | CO-HEAD OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS LAW GROUP | 4974723 |
| O'CONNOR, SEAN WALTER | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT - U.S. | 6578918 |
| PENN, JOHN CHRISTOPHER | GENERAL COUNSEL | 5135403 |
| SAGISSOR, THOMAS STEVEN | PRESIDENT OF RBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2429425 |
| SCHREINER, CINDY LOUISE | US WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1470050 |
| SPERDUTO, VITO ANTONIO | DIRECTOR, CEO OF U.S. CAPITAL MARKETS & CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 2524961 |
| THORNE, BRETT LANE | PRESIDENT, RBC CLEARING & CUSTODY | 2523268 |
| THURLOW, JOHN J | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 5726613 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 477,674 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 259,962,335,074 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 364 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 114 |
| Bond | 7 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | ||
| 08/27/2024 | ||
| 09/14/2023 |
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