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Brian P. Smith

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CRD#: 2662335
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Professional summary


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Brian Patrick Smith, who also goes by Brian P Smith, was a registered financial professional .

Brian is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Brian had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brian P Smith

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

July 8, 2020 - December 31, 2025

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 309544
Oceanside, CA
Past

May 8, 2018 - October 2, 2020

CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 157771
Oceanside, CA
Past

October 20, 2011 - June 3, 2013

TITAN SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 131392
OCEANSIDE, CA
Past

October 20, 2011 - June 3, 2013

TITAN SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 131392
PLANO, TX
Past

January 26, 2010 - October 26, 2011

NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137159
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 19, 2009 - December 31, 2009

NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137159
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

January 4, 2008 - December 31, 2008

NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137159
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

March 26, 2007 - October 20, 2011

CAPITAL GROWTH RESOURCES

BD
CRD#: 7779
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

April 5, 2006 - December 31, 2007

NEWPORT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137159
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

October 9, 2003 - June 30, 2005

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3538
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

November 12, 2002 - June 30, 2005

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

April 23, 2001 - November 6, 2002

MAIN STREET SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47127
HAYS, KS
Past

February 23, 2001 - April 23, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

November 7, 1995 - February 15, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 309544 / SEC#: 801-132490

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2025 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/1/1996
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CW
CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.
CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 309544 / SEC#: 801-132490

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/21/2025 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1808 Aston Avenue Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 476-1376
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts425
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 145,630,000

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Company Information


CORNERSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 309544

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