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William B. Smith

BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Greensboro, NC 27408
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CRD#: 2853427
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Professional summary


William Bradley Smith, who also goes by Brad Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Greensboro, North Carolina and MAPLEWOOD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Greensboro, North Carolina.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. William has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brad Smith

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 4, 2025 - Present

BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 1301 W Wendover #c, Greensboro, NC 27408
RIA
CRD#: 315570
Greensboro, NC
Current

August 4, 2025 - Present

MAPLEWOOD INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 1301 W Wendover #c, Greensboro, NC 27408
BD
CRD#: 103723
Greensboro, NC
Past

June 14, 2024 - August 6, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

June 14, 2024 - August 6, 2025

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

September 1, 2015 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

September 1, 2015 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

January 27, 2005 - September 11, 2015

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

November 18, 2003 - September 11, 2015

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

August 7, 1997 - November 24, 2003

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

February 20, 1997 - August 1, 1997

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178
FORT WAYNE, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS | WARREN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAVVY FINANCIAL | RIBBON FALLS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REFINED RETIREMENT | NAVIGEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORSE CAPITAL PARTNERS | MILLER WEALTH PARTNERS | MIDTOWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS | KOMARA CAPITAL PARTNERS | HEMLOCK CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREENBEAT FINANCIAL, LLC | GREENBEAT FINANCIAL | FULCRUM WEALTH ADVISORS | EMERALD FINANCIAL GROUP | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BLUEGRASS INVESTMENT COMPANY | BLUEGRASS CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 315570 / SEC#: 801-121848

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2021 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
Alabama
(8/4/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(8/4/2025)
RR
California
(8/4/2025)
RR
Colorado
(8/4/2025)
RR
Georgia
(8/4/2025)
RR
Illinois
(8/4/2025)
RR
Maryland
(8/4/2025)
RR
Michigan
(8/4/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(8/4/2025)
RR
Missouri
(8/4/2025)
RR
Nevada
(8/14/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(8/4/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(8/7/2025)
RR
Ohio
(8/4/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/4/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(8/4/2025)
RR
Texas
(8/4/2025)
IAR
Texas
(8/4/2025)
RR
Virginia
(8/9/2025)
RR
Washington
(8/4/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(8/4/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/4/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/27/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ACE WEALTH MANAGEMENT PARTNERS | WARREN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAVVY FINANCIAL | RIBBON FALLS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REFINED RETIREMENT | NAVIGEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORSE CAPITAL PARTNERS | MILLER WEALTH PARTNERS | MIDTOWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS | KOMARA CAPITAL PARTNERS | HEMLOCK CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREENBEAT FINANCIAL, LLC | GREENBEAT FINANCIAL | FULCRUM WEALTH ADVISORS | EMERALD FINANCIAL GROUP | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BLUEGRASS INVESTMENT COMPANY | BLUEGRASS CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 315570 / SEC#: 801-121848

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1100 Kenilworth Ave Suite 210, Charlotte, NC 28204
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 200-2568
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,298
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 201,503,941

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Company Information


BLUEPRINT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 315570Greensboro, NC 27408

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