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Gary S. Smith

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES
ST PETERSBURG , FL 33702
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CRD#: 2954276
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Professional summary


Gary S Smith, who also goes by Gary Scott Smith, is a registered financial professional currently at PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in St Petersburg , Florida.

Gary is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Gary has worked at 8 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gary Scott Smith

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 5, 2025 - Present

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 877 Executive Dr Suite 100, St Petersburg , FL 33702
RIA
BD
CRD#: 37031
ST PETERSBURG , FL
Past

November 14, 2024 - February 10, 2025

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8733
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 21, 2020 - November 14, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 30, 2020 - October 7, 2020

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

December 9, 2019 - February 5, 2020

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
St. Petersburg, FL
Past

November 2, 2018 - December 7, 2019

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 13, 2016 - November 2, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 4, 2001 - May 13, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
TARPON SPRINGS, FL
Past

October 14, 1997 - June 15, 1999

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Florida
(2/5/2025)

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PB
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031 / SEC#: 801-74927, 8-47572

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2009 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/22/2012 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2012 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2012 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/10/2012 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/14/2012 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2012 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2012 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
432 Security Blvd. Ste. 101, Green Bay, WI 54313-9709
Mailing Address
432 Security Blvd., Green Bay, WI 54313
Phone number
(920) 662-9500
Established
Wisconsin since 07/11/1994
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
286

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KELLY, ZACHARY PDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CEO, BOARD PRESIDENT & SECRETARY5263665
VAN ESS, WILLIAM SCOTTDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD1929840
WESTENBERG, STEVEN GDIRECTOR, SHAREHOLDER, VICE CHAIRMAN , TREASURER2440924
BOSTWICK, KAREN PSHAREHOLDER2643853
DOELGER, AARON ANDREWSHAREHOLDER, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4357639

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 909,478,703

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031St Petersburg , FL 33702

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