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Gerald A. Smith

BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
GRENADA, MS 38901
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CRD#: 2808361
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Professional summary


Gerald Arthur Smith JR, CFP®, who also goes by Art Smith, Gerald Arthur Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Grenada, Mississippi.

Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Gerald has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Art Smith | Gerald Arthur Smith

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.
Licensed Independent Life Insurance Agent -Accident & Health or Sickness, Life, Variable Life and Variable Annuity - investment related: yes, less than 5 hours a week dedicated to this activity, minimal during trading hours.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2012

Experience


Current

February 7, 2007 - Present

BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1350 Sunset Drive Suite F, Grenada, MS 38901
RIA
CRD#: 142944
GRENADA, MS
Past

December 19, 2005 - February 14, 2007

BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 106587
OXFORD, MS
Past

April 22, 1998 - July 1, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 6694
GRENADA, MS

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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BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142944 / SEC#: 801-67555

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2007 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Louisiana
(12/10/2012)
IAR
Mississippi
(2/15/2007)
IAR
Texas
(2/7/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/16/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142944 / SEC#: 801-67555

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
252 Sunflower Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 1234, Clarksdale, MS 38614
Phone number
(662) 627-2225
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC ADV BROCHURE (7/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,720
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,123,122,793

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Company Information


BARNES PETTEY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 142944Grenada, MS 38901

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