Kenneth R. Smith

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Seattle, WA 98101

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CRD#: 2598986

Professional summary

Kenneth Robert Smith, CFP®, who also goes by Kenneth Robert Smith Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Seattle, Washington.

Kenneth is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Kenneth has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kenneth Robert Smith Mr.

Other business activities

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KEN IS AN INVESTOR IN RENTAL PROPERTIES THROUGH A PRIVATE LLC, WK PROPERTIES. HE SPENDS LESS THAN 2% OF HIS TIME ON THIS VENTURE AND NEVER DURING TRADING HOUR. KEN IS THE CEO AND HEAD OF THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE FOR EMPIRICAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, A NEWLY FORMED COMPANY WHICH WILL OFFER INVESTMENT SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2001

Experience

Current

June 18, 2010 - Present

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 1420 5th Ave Suite 3150, Seattle, WA 98101

RIA

CRD#: 152622

Seattle, WA

Past

October 3, 2015 - December 15, 2017

DIRECTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 171903

SEATTLE, WA

Past

April 13, 2007 - April 22, 2009

DIRECTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 143704

SEATTLE, WA

Past

July 12, 2006 - December 31, 2010

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 140103

PORTLAND, OR

Past

December 18, 2001 - July 7, 2006

CHINOOK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109218

PORTLAND, OR

Past

December 7, 1995 - June 12, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CRD#: 5393

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

August 14, 1995 - November 13, 1995

CORTLANDT CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 25152

NEW YORK CITY, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

EMPIRICAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 152622 / SEC#: 801-72168

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2011 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

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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

Alaska
(6/1/2011)

IAR

California
(7/28/2010)

IAR

Washington
(6/18/2010)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 8/2/2000

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/21/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/11/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 2/8/2000

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 2/8/2000

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

EMPIRICAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 152622 / SEC#: 801-72168

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2011 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2011 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

1420 5th Ave Suite 3150, Seattle, WA 98101

Mailing Address

Phone number

(206) 923-3474

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE BROCHURE (11/7/2025)

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT (11/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	8,402
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,701,226,120

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

DIRECTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

DIRECTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CHINOOK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CORTLANDT CAPITAL CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 8/2/2000

Series 63

Date: 8/21/1995

Series 7

Date: 8/11/1995

Series 10

Date: 2/8/2000

Series 9

Date: 2/8/2000

Current Firm

EMPIRICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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