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Ravi Raghavan

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CRD#: 2542862
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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.

Ravi Raghavan, who also goes by Sarangarajan Raghavan, was a registered financial professional .

Ravi is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Ravi had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Sarangarajan Raghavan

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

October 31, 2007 - December 18, 2017

SMART TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 145448
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

November 1, 2004 - October 1, 2007

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
STRONGSVILLE, OH
Past

January 2, 2003 - January 29, 2004

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
PARMA, OH
Past

June 19, 2002 - January 29, 2004

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 20, 1999 - January 22, 2001

DONAHUE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24330
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

October 17, 1994 - July 29, 1999

MW MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 30014
EUCLID, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 7
Date: 3/26/2003
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SMART TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
RAVI RAGHAVAN AND ASSOCIATES INC | SMART TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 145448 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
14484 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH 44136-8716
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Company Information


SMART TAX AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 145448

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