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Kelly A. Smith

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CRD#: 2521388
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Kelly Ann Smith, CFP®, who also goes by Kelly Ann Mcclintock, was a registered financial professional .

Kelly is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Kelly had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 11 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kelly Ann Mcclintock

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.
1) CEDAR BROOK GROUP, CCO since 10/15/2022, 5885 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 200, Cleveland OH 44124 DESCRIPTION: BD and RIA registered support staff, daily compliance duties, 160 hours per month, 160 during trading, investment related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

April 13, 2021 - January 24, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
Cleveland, OH
Past

April 7, 2021 - January 24, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
Cleveland, OH
Past

December 6, 2016 - April 13, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
Mayfield Heights, OH
Past

February 25, 2013 - April 13, 2021

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH
Past

January 16, 2013 - February 26, 2013

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 4, 2013 - February 26, 2013

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 1, 2012 - February 26, 2013

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 23, 2010 - June 1, 2012

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

April 10, 2007 - May 21, 2010

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
BEACHWOOD, OH
Past

February 4, 2003 - November 22, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 22, 2003 - November 22, 2004

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 22, 2003 - November 22, 2004

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 26, 1999 - January 2, 2003

PRIM SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 30504
INDEPENDENCE, OH
Past

September 7, 1994 - November 2, 1999

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ

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: 1/27/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 11
Date: 12/13/1995
Assistant Representative-Order Processing Qualification Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CG
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
ADAMS LAVENTURA & ASSOCIATES | THE RETIREMENT OPTIMIZATION GROUP | SYRACUSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SPARTAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SC PARKER LLC | SC FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | ROBERT F. FAHEY JR. & ASSOCIATES | PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS LLC | POMBO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PETERSEN ADVISORS | MARATHON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | MARASCO WEALTH | LAWSON WINCHESTER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INSIGHT FINANCIAL | EMS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CYPRESS PRIVATE WEALTH | CAPITAL MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP OF NIAGARA | CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC. | CADARET GRANT & CO INC | BRIARWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BNL SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 10641 / SEC#: 801-42709, 8-27844

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/09/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Madison Street Suite 1300, Syracuse, NY 13202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 288-8601
Established
Delaware since 04/16/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
692

FINRA licenses (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CADARET GRANT CONTOUR WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AWS 4, INC.SHAREHOLDER
MORRISSEY, WILLIAM PAULPRESIDENT1575389
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
TYMKIW, TRISHA LYNNPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3197368

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts25,442
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,671,069,034

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17
Arbitration4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/14/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024
12/14/2022

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Company Information


CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

CRD#: 10641

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