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Jeffrey W. Spencer

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CRD#: 2700762
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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.

Jeffrey William Spencer was a registered financial professional .

Jeffrey is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Jeffrey had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
Smart Investments Advisory Incorporated; Investment-Related; Registered Investment Advisor (RIA); Investment Adviser Representative

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

June 3, 2020 - June 9, 2020

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39262
Redlands, CA
Past

June 3, 2020 - September 19, 2022

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
Redlands, CA
Past

December 8, 2006 - May 3, 2023

SMART INVESTMENTS ADVISORY INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 107778
REDLANDS, CA
Past

December 5, 2006 - August 12, 2008

WBB SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 118440
REDLANDS, CA
Past

December 5, 2006 - June 3, 2020

WBB SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118440
REDLANDS, CA
Past

April 30, 2001 - December 6, 2006

SMART INVESTMENTS ADVISORY INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 107778
REDLANDS, CA
Past

February 12, 2001 - November 29, 2001

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 2, 2001 - December 6, 2006

THE SEIDLER COMPANIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 3911
REDLANDS, CA
Past

May 31, 1996 - January 2, 2001

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/20/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WI
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES | WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39262 / SEC#: 801-68953, 8-48572

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/11/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
70 South Lake Avenue Suite 700, Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 793-7717
Established
Colorado since 04/14/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
407

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WIS FORM ADV 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CONCEPT BROKERAGE HOLDING CORPORATIONHOLDING COMPANY
MORRISSEY, WILLIAM PAULPRESIDENT1575389
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398
TYMKIW, TRISHA LYNNFINOP3197368

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,904
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,512,564,746

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Civil Event1
Arbitration5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/05/2024
Cover Page
06/28/2024

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Company Information


WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39262

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