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Michael G. Smith

DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
San Rafael, CA 94945
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CRD#: 2558680
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Professional summary


Michael Gregory Smith, who also goes by M Gregory Smith, M Smith, Gregg Smith, Michael G Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC located in San Rafael, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 2 exam.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


M Gregory Smith | M Smith | Gregg Smith | Michael G 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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None

Experience


Current

July 1, 2022 - Present

DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

Office #1: 899 Northgate Drive Ste. 302, San Rafael, CA 94945
CRD#: 310137
San Rafael, CA
Past

February 7, 2012 - September 22, 2022

ANNADEL CAPITAL

RIA
CRD#: 132175
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

July 26, 2006 - December 31, 2011

ANNADEL CAPITAL

RIA
CRD#: 132175
SAN RAFAEL, CA

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(7/1/2022)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 10/26/1994
Non-Member General Securities Examination

Current Firm


DF
DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC
DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 310137 / SEC#: 801-126370

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Contact information


Main Address
899 Northgate Dr Suite 300, Novato, CA 94903
Mailing Address
Phone number
(510) 200-8655
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025-06-10 DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING FORM ADV PART 2A (6/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts333
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 137,250,706

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/09/2025
Cover Page
08/27/2024

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Company Information


DEFINED FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC

CRD#: 310137San Rafael, CA 94945

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