Joseph B. Smith
Professional summary
Joseph Bradley Smith, who also goes by Brad Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Joseph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Joseph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Experience
May 9, 2019 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 8675 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste B, Baton Rouge, LA 70810May 9, 2019 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 8675 Bluebonnet Blvd Ste B, Baton Rouge, LA 70810June 1, 2009 - May 14, 2019
MORGAN STANLEY
June 1, 2009 - May 14, 2019
MORGAN STANLEY
April 25, 2006 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
April 25, 2006 - June 1, 2009
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
January 9, 2003 - September 3, 2004
CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENTS, LLC
February 26, 1999 - April 26, 2006
CAPITAL ONE INVESTMENTS, LLC
June 3, 1997 - June 8, 1998
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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(6/4/2019)
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(7/28/2025)
(3/11/2020)
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(5/13/2019)
Exams
FINRA
Current Firm
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| CRAVEN, JAMES J | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4323533 |
| GINDI, SOL | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4903526 |
| KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2260890 |
| LACEY, PAUL | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 5616656 |
| MARKMANN, DAVID FRANZ | DESIGNATED TEXAS OFFICER | 2637778 |
| PATEL, RAKESH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5385585 |
| SANKOVICH, PAUL CAMERON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2475029 |
| TA, KIMBERLY CROWDER | BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 4717506 |
| TYERS, JOHN R | PRESIDENT/BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 2632380 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 401,726 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 197,360,196,619 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 35 |
| Arbitration | 39 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/24/2025 | ||
| 12/11/2023 | ||
| 02/17/2023 |
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Company Information
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025Baton Rouge, LA 70810TRUST BUT VERIFY
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