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Ronald B. Smith

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CRD#: 2483733
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Professional summary


Ronald Burton Smith was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Ronald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Prior to being barred, Ronald had worked at 6 firms, which includes PTS BROKERAGE LLC, USALLIANZ SECURITIES INC., LOCUST STREET SECURITIES INC., NATIONWIDE SECURITIES LLC, JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, SIGNATOR INVESTORS INC..

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ronald B Smith

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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ChFC®

Experience


Past

August 25, 2004 - January 3, 2023

PTS BROKERAGE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119307
BORDENTOWN, NJ
Past

August 25, 2004 - January 3, 2023

PTS BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119307
BORDENTOWN, NJ
Past

December 20, 2000 - September 10, 2004

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 3, 2000 - December 20, 2000

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 26, 2000 - August 9, 2000

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

March 30, 2000 - July 19, 2000

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

May 27, 1999 - March 27, 2000

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1703
DES MOINES, IA
Past

May 31, 1994 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 31, 1994 - June 18, 1999

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/22/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PB
PTS BROKERAGE, LLC
PROFESSIONAL TRADING SERVICES BROKERAGE, LLC | PTS BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 119307 / SEC#: , 8-65173

Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/22/2024 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/30/2011 Approved)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/29/2024 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/25/2004 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/26/2011 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/25/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
125 Gaither Drive 125 C Gaither Dr, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Mailing Address
125 Gaither Drive Suite C, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054-1706
Phone number
(856) 802-9400
Established
New Jersey since 10/09/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
20

FINRA licenses (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SCHANK, BRAD WILLIAMMEMBER, COO5747196
SCHANK, JEREMY JOHNMEMBER, CFO, CCO5702254

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts460
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 106,900,000

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Company Information


PTS BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 119307

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