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Robert A. Smith
SOVRAN ADVISORS
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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CRD#: 2833957
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Professional summary
Robert A Smith, AIF®, who also goes by Robert Alan Smith, Robert Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC located in Costa Mesa, California and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Costa Mesa, California.
Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Robert has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 31 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Robert Alan Smith | Robert Smith
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE; START DATE: 12/2008; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SOVRAN ADVISORS LLC - CRD 329415; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; START DATE: 03/2024; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 3(38) SERVICES, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: GO FAST TAKE CHANCES; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS; NATURE OF BUSINESS: EXTREME SPORTS LIFE STYLE APPAREL; START DATE: 02/2021; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT / OWNER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: NONE; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MANAGING SALES, DESIGN, AND MARKETING; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: OMEGA WEALTH STRATEGIES; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 03/2015; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 50; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 50; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF WEALTH ADVISORY PRACTICE;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
February 23, 2024 - Present
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 3200 Park Center Dr. Suite 1240, Costa Mesa, CA 92626RIA
CRD#: 329415
Costa Mesa, CA
Current
February 23, 2024 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3200 Park Center Dr Ste 1240, Costa Mesa, CA 92626BD
CRD#: 13572
Costa Mesa, CA
Past
March 25, 2017 - March 6, 2024
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 10409
Costa Mesa, CA
Past
March 25, 2017 - March 6, 2024
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
Costa Mesa, CA
Past
November 21, 2014 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
IRVINE, CA
Past
November 21, 2014 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
IRVINE, CA
Past
August 24, 2009 - November 24, 2014
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
June 17, 2009 - November 24, 2014
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
April 24, 2001 - October 26, 2001
WATERFORD FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 33828
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
September 17, 1999 - May 1, 2001
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
February 4, 1997 - October 20, 1999
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS CAPITAL | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2024 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
IAR
California(2/23/2024)
RR
California(2/27/2024)
RR
Colorado(3/5/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(4/29/2025)
RR
Florida(2/26/2024)
RR
Idaho(2/23/2024)
RR
Minnesota(3/6/2024)
RR
Nebraska(8/13/2024)
RR
Nevada(3/4/2024)
RR
North Carolina(3/7/2024)
RR
Ohio(6/17/2024)
RR
Oregon(4/16/2024)
RR
Texas(2/23/2024)
IAR
Texas(2/27/2024)
RR
Utah(2/26/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/23/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SA
SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS CAPITAL | WEALTHPOINTE ADVISORS | WEALTH ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | WEALTH 365 ADVISORS FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES | THE FINANCIAL COLLECTIVE | SOVRAN PARTNERS | SOVRAN ADVISORS, LLC | PINDER & NEIMEYER FINANCIAL | PEARCY FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PARLIAMENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES | OLIRIA FINANCIAL | J. SPENCER JONES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTEGRATIVE WEALTH PARTNERS PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | GREATER PACIFIC SOLUTIONS FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | FINANCIAL HAUS | ENVISAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ECLIPSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | DIRECT PATH PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | CONCIERGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS
CRD#: 329415 / SEC#: 801-129342
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3131 Camino Del Rio N. Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92108
Mailing Address
Phone number
(619) 281-9890
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
58
SEC notice filing (32 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 4,470 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,308,617,291 |
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