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Richard M. Smith

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CRD#: 2636863
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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.

Richard M Smith, who also goes by Richard Michael Smith, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Richard had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard Michael 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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Experience


Past

February 24, 2025 - June 27, 2025

CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 126291
RALEIGH, NC
Past

December 14, 2022 - May 11, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Past

February 16, 2016 - December 14, 2021

REGULUS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150631
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

June 8, 2010 - February 18, 2016

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
CALEDONIA, MI
Past

September 3, 2009 - May 24, 2010

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

October 31, 2005 - September 9, 2009

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
KENTWOOD, MI
Past

June 24, 2003 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 17, 2001 - June 25, 2003

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

February 1, 2001 - December 18, 2001

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

July 13, 2000 - February 7, 2001

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

September 11, 1995 - June 16, 2000

OLD KENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

BD
CRD#: 17039
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 10/11/1995
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.
CAPFI INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | FREEDOM ONE | DEFINED CONTRIBUTION ADVISORS INC OR DCADVISORS | CFS SECURITIES, LLC | CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS OR "CAPTRUST" | CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPTRUST | CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC. | CAPFINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 126291 / SEC#: , 8-65870

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4208 Six Forks Road, Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27609
Mailing Address
4208 Six Forks Road, Suite 1700, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone number
(919) 870-6822
Established
North Carolina since 11/21/2013
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE CAPFINANCIAL GROUP, LLCMEMBER
BUCHANAN, DENISE MCGEECCO/MUNI PRINCIPAL/SENIOR DIRECTOR/FINOP/PFO/POO1284353
EARLS, MARY CHRISTINESENIOR DIRECTOR/FINOP6178047
HOYLE, WILSON SMITH IIIMANAGING DIRECTOR2444392
SHOFF, DERICK DONMANAGING DIRECTOR1140640
STROTHER, MICHAEL DAVIDSENIOR DIRECTOR, FINOP2457427

Disclosures


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Company Information


CAPFINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 126291

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