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Brian Patrick Smith

CRD# 2662335·Registered 1995 - 2025
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Professional Summary

Brian Patrick Smith, who also goes by Brian P Smith, was a registered financial advisor. Brian was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1995 - 2025. Brian had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Brian P Smith

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Disclosures on record.

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Years of Experience

31 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 309544
RIA
Oceanside, CA
July 8, 2020 - December 31, 2025
CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 157771
RIA
Oceanside, CA
May 8, 2018 - October 2, 2020
TITAN SECURITIES·CRD# 131392
RIA
Oceanside, CA
October 20, 2011 - June 3, 2013
TITAN SECURITIES·CRD# 131392
BD
Plano, TX
October 20, 2011 - June 3, 2013
NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 137159
RIA
Newport Beach, CA
January 26, 2010 - October 26, 2011
NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 137159
RIA
Carlsbad, CA
June 19, 2009 - December 31, 2009
NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 137159
RIA
Carlsbad, CA
January 4, 2008 - December 31, 2008
CAPITAL GROWTH RESOURCES·CRD# 7779
BD
Carlsbad, CA
March 26, 2007 - October 20, 2011
NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 137159
RIA
Carlsbad, CA
April 5, 2006 - December 31, 2007
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 3538
RIA
Carlsbad, CA
October 9, 2003 - June 30, 2005
SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 3538
BD
Kansas City, MO
November 12, 2002 - June 30, 2005
MAIN STREET SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 47127
BD
Hays, KS
April 23, 2001 - November 6, 2002
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
February 23, 2001 - April 23, 2001
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
November 7, 1995 - February 15, 2001

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Current Firm

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CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 309544 / SEC#: 801-132490
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (5/28/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/28/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1808 Aston Avenue Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Phone Number

(760) 476-1376

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 3 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A & 2B SEC (2/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

425

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$145,630,000

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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.Brian P. Smith College Advisory Services Consulting; Investment Related: No; 301 Shadow Tree Dr., Onceanside, CA 92058; ;Primary Advisory Server and Consultant; 06/2013; 60 hours a month; 0 hours during securities trading hours; Assisting individuals by directing them to financial AID for college funding 2. Brian Smith Sole Proprietor; Investment Related: Yes;301 Shadow Tree Dr., Onceanside, CA 92058; Insurance Sales, Insurance Agent; 04/2008; 80 hours a month during securities trading; Life Insurance Sales.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CW
CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 309544 / SEC#: 801-132490
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (5/28/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (4/28/2025 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1995About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1995About the Series 63 exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed May 1996About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1995About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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