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Stephen M. Smith
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Jefferson City, MO 65101
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CRD#: 3036650
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Professional summary
Stephen Michael Smith, AIF®, who also goes by Steve M Smith, Steve Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC located in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Stephen has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Steve M Smith | Steve Smith
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
January 2, 2026 - Present
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 101 E. Mccarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101Office #2: 6020 East Fulton Street, Ada, MI 49301RIA
BD
CRD#: 103857
Jefferson City, MO
Current
January 2, 2026 - Present
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
Office #1: 6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301Office #2: 101 E. Mccarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101RIA
BD
CRD#: 103857
Ada, MI
Past
June 29, 2023 - December 31, 2025
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 105644
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Past
January 22, 2016 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Past
July 21, 2015 - December 31, 2025
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 13572
JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Past
January 24, 2003 - May 21, 2014
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.
BD
CRD#: 43036
COLUMBIA, MO
Past
April 22, 1999 - April 16, 2001
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
April 16, 1998 - January 14, 1999
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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UF
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
California(1/2/2026)
RR
Colorado(1/2/2026)
RR
Florida(1/2/2026)
RR
Missouri(1/2/2026)
IAR
Missouri(1/2/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
UF
USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC
USA FINANCIAL | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC | USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | USA FINANCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 103857 / SEC#: 801-68276, 8-52342
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/12/2007 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/28/2007 Terminated)Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/11/2007 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2007 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2007 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/5/2007 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/19/2007 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2007 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2007 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/30/2007 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
Mailing Address
6020 East Fulton, Ada, MI 49301
Phone number
(888) 407-8198
Established
Delaware since 07/03/2024
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
166
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| USA FINANCIAL LLC | OWNER | |
| BACHERT, WILLIAM CLAYTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL (PRIMARY)/MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL/DIRECTOR | 4576698 |
| ENDERS, BRENT DAVID | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF BRENT D. ENDERS TRUST U/A DTD 06/17/2004 | 2858719 |
| MCCONNELL, JAMES CARROLL JR | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4679140 |
| MERSMAN, MARK ROBERT | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 4702400 |
| THOMASON, DAWN M | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5275125 |
| WALTERS, MICHAEL DAVID | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL D. WALTERS TRUST U/A DTD 3/13/1996 | 2580592 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,750 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 301,510,438 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
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Company Information
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