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Linda E. Grant-smith

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO.
Nashville, TN 37203
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CRD#: 2984187
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Professional summary


Linda Ellen Grant-smith, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Linda E Grantsmith, Linda Ellen Grantsmith, Linda E Grant-smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Linda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Linda has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Linda E Grantsmith | Linda Ellen Grantsmith | Linda E Grant-Smith

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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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®
CPWA®

Start date: 2019-04-08

Expire date: 2023-03-31

Experience


Current

July 10, 2017 - Present

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Office #1: 1600 West End Ave, Suite 1100, Nashville, TN 37203
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Nashville, TN
Current

July 10, 2017 - Present

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

Office #1: 1600 West End Ave, Suite 1100, Nashville, TN 37203
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8158
Nashville, TN
Past

July 18, 2014 - July 17, 2017

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 468
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

July 18, 2014 - July 17, 2017

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

December 24, 2009 - July 18, 2014

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

December 24, 2009 - July 18, 2014

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
CENTERVILLE, TN
Past

February 7, 2006 - December 31, 2009

TRUSTCORE INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 15423
COLUMBIA, TN
Past

February 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

TRUSTCORE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106522
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

November 20, 2002 - February 8, 2006

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past

November 8, 2001 - January 31, 2006

AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18487
COLUMBIA, TN
Past

December 4, 1997 - November 12, 2001

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY

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".
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS

CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)
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.

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
Connecticut
(7/10/2017)
IAR
Connecticut
(7/10/2017)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/10/2017)
RR
New York
(7/10/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/10/2017)
RR
Tennessee
(7/10/2017)
IAR
Tennessee
(7/12/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/2/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/16/2003
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED
BAIRD | THE DDK GROUP | ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED | CHAUTAUQUA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD INSTITUTIONAL EQUITIES & RESEARCH | BAIRD GENERATIONAL WEALTH GROUP | BAIRD EQUITY ASSET MANAGEMENT | BAIRD ADVISORS

CRD#: 8158 / SEC#: 801-7571, 8-497

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/14/1971 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
777 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202-5391
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 672, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Phone number
(414) 765-3500
Established
Wisconsin since 12/29/1919
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
4,175

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

BAIRD PRIVATE ASSET MANAGEMENT - WRAP (3/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BAIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATIONSHAREHOLDER
BOOTH, STEVEN GREGORYCHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2147388
DAHLBERG, ERIK CHARLESDIRECTOR1650544
GRAVERSON, CHRISTA LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4912961
LAWTON, PATRICK STEVENDIRECTOR1007318
MAXWELL, TERRANCE PATRICKCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR1463158
PALMER, ANGELA MARIEREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR CCO4915568
SCHROEDER, MICHAEL JOHNDIRECTOR1483012
SCHULTZ, PAUL LEEGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY1965163
STANEK, MARY ELLENDIRECTOR2006493
THUROW, LAURA KCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3193702

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts350,776
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 342,142,869,924

Disclosures


Regulatory Event43
Arbitration31

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2024
Cover Page
11/15/2023

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Company Information


ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158Nashville, TN 37203

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