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Steven M. Smailes

THE AMERIFLEX GROUP
Westlake Village, CA 91361
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CRD#: 2672723
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Professional summary


Steven Michio Smailes, who also goes by Steve Michio Smailes, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE AMERIFLEX GROUP located in Westlake Village, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Westlake Village, California.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Steven has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Michio Smailes

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) STEVE SMAILES, INSURANCE AGENT, 2535 Townsgate Road Suite 203, Westlake Village CA 91361, 03/2014, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 10 HR/MO, 10 HR/MO TRADING. 2) THE AMERIFLEX GROUP RIA, 8485 W. Sunset Road, Suite 204, Las Vegas NV 89113, 08/2020, Shareholder, RIA Affiliation - other than CIRA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 160 HR/MO TRADING. 3) STEVEN SMAILES, CONSULTANT, 2324 Solway Court, Thousand Oaks CA 91362, 06/2021, Owner, Consulting/Coaching, NIR, 10 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 4) AI JOURNAL, 2324 Solway Court, Thousand Oaks CA 91362, 07/2024, CRO - Chief Revenue Officer, Media - AI, NIR, 10 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING. 5) LIQUID INTELLIGENCE, 300 Dutch Falls Cove, Hermitage TN 37076, 07/2024, Sales Consultant- Head of Sales, Technology services, NIR, 10 HR/MO, 0 HR/MO TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 22, 2020 - Present

THE AMERIFLEX GROUP

Office #1: 2535 Townsgate Rd. Suite 203, Westlake Village, CA 91361
RIA
CRD#: 305585
Westlake Village, CA
Current

June 27, 2025 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

Office #1: 2535 Townsgate Rd., Ste. 203, Westlake Village, CA 91361
BD
CRD#: 39543
Westlake Village, CA
Past

September 1, 2023 - July 10, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

June 4, 2019 - September 9, 2020

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

June 3, 2019 - September 1, 2023

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

December 14, 2015 - June 3, 2019

COOPER MCMANUS

RIA
CRD#: 111458
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

December 9, 2015 - May 31, 2019

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
San Ramon, CA
Past

November 6, 2013 - November 18, 2015

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
OXNARD, CA
Past

September 4, 2013 - November 18, 2015

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
OXNARD, CA

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".
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THE AMERIFLEX GROUP
A.M. FINANCIAL GROUP | UNDERHILL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUSTED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TRAILHEAD FINANCIAL GROUP | THE STRAUB GROUP ADVANTAGE | THE PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | THE MECKENSTOCK GROUP, INC. | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP, INC. | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STRATEGIC LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHEPHERD LEGACY | SEVEN HILL WEALTH PLANNING | SCOTT HARRIS FINANCIAL GROUP | RS ADVISORS | ROZELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | PRONGHORN WEALTH | PLANNING RESOURCES, INC. | PINNACLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PILKINGTON FINANCIAL GROUP | PERFECTED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEAK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PATHWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PAJAK FINANCIAL SERVICES | ONE VISION FINANCIAL | NOW FINANCIAL | NEWCASTLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MONARCH WEALTH STRATEGIES | MOMENTUM FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | MD BROWN FINANCIAL | MCCONNELL WEALTH PARTNERS, LLP | MBA CAPITAL ADVISORS | MARKLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MANCUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAES FINANCIAL | LUTZ WEALTH ADVISORS | LEIGH WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KNOX GROVE FINANCIAL LLC | KAUTZ/BUCKLEY | INTUITIVE SOLUTIONS INSURANCE & WEALTH STRATEGIES | INSIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | HOLLAND FINANCIAL INC. | GREAT FUTURES | FOURFRONT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL TRANSITION PARTNERS | ERSI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EPIC HOLISTIC PARTNERS | ENVISION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | CURO FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | COONEY ASSOCIATES | COHESION WEALTH ADVISORS | CHARLES STEPHEN AND COMPANY, INC. | BRUCO INVESTMENT GROUP | BRIDGES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BESSELMAN WEALTH PLANNER | BECKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BARTON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BALLEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B P FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ANDERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS & INSURANCE SERVICES | AMERIFLEX FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMENITY WEALTH

CRD#: 305585 / SEC#: 801-117784

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2019 Approved)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(6/27/2025)
IAR
California
(4/22/2020)
RR
California
(6/27/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/27/2025)
RR
Idaho
(6/27/2025)
RR
Illinois
(7/8/2025)
RR
Nevada
(6/27/2025)
RR
Oregon
(6/27/2025)
IAR
Texas
(11/1/2022)
RR
Texas
(6/27/2025)
RR
Utah
(6/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/5/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TA
THE AMERIFLEX GROUP
A.M. FINANCIAL GROUP | UNDERHILL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | TURNING POINTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRUSTED FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TRAILHEAD FINANCIAL GROUP | THE STRAUB GROUP ADVANTAGE | THE PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | THE MECKENSTOCK GROUP, INC. | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP, INC. | THE AMERIFLEX GROUP | SUMMIT FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | STRATEGIC LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SHEPHERD LEGACY | SEVEN HILL WEALTH PLANNING | SCOTT HARRIS FINANCIAL GROUP | RS ADVISORS | ROZELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. | PRONGHORN WEALTH | PLANNING RESOURCES, INC. | PINNACLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PILKINGTON FINANCIAL GROUP | PERFECTED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PEAK FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PATHWAY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PAJAK FINANCIAL SERVICES | ONE VISION FINANCIAL | NOW FINANCIAL | NEWCASTLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MONARCH WEALTH STRATEGIES | MOMENTUM FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | MD BROWN FINANCIAL | MCCONNELL WEALTH PARTNERS, LLP | MBA CAPITAL ADVISORS | MARKLAND WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | MANCUSO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MAES FINANCIAL | LUTZ WEALTH ADVISORS | LEIGH WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | KNOX GROVE FINANCIAL LLC | KAUTZ/BUCKLEY | INTUITIVE SOLUTIONS INSURANCE & WEALTH STRATEGIES | INSIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | HOLLAND FINANCIAL INC. | GREAT FUTURES | FOURFRONT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL TRANSITION PARTNERS | ERSI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EPIC HOLISTIC PARTNERS | ENVISION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | DJH FINANCIAL SERVICES | CURO FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | COONEY ASSOCIATES | COHESION WEALTH ADVISORS | CHARLES STEPHEN AND COMPANY, INC. | BRUCO INVESTMENT GROUP | BRIDGES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BESSELMAN WEALTH PLANNER | BECKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BARTON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BALLEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B P FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ANDERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS & INSURANCE SERVICES | AMERIFLEX FINANCIAL SERVICES | AMENITY WEALTH

CRD#: 305585 / SEC#: 801-117784

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8475 W. Sunset Road, Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Mailing Address
Phone number
(702) 987-9730
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
166

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (8/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts34,131
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,355,813,271

Red Flags


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Company Information


THE AMERIFLEX GROUP

CRD#: 305585Westlake Village, CA 91361

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