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Robert M. Smith

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
JACKSON, MI 49203
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CRD#: 3086359
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Professional summary


Robert Mark Smith, who also goes by Bob Smith, Robert Mark Smith Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Jackson, Michigan and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Jackson, Michigan.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Robert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob Smith | Robert Mark Smith Jr

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT LEASING, LLC; POSITION: MEMBER NATURE: SEARCH AND ACQUIRE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT, PURCHASE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR RENTAL, MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT, DETERMINE EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS AS NEEDED BY LESSOR, ENTER INTO LEASE WITH LESSOR INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 03/25/2021; 2324 BROOKLYN RD, JACKSON MI 49203, REVIEW EQUPMENT SPECIFICATIONS NEEDED, SEARCH FOR BEST QUALITY & PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, DETERMINE IT IS FUNCTINING PROPERLY, COLLECT RENT PAY BILLS 2) 7979 W SAGINAW, LLC; POSITION: MEMBER NATURE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTAL RENTAL PROPERTY, LEASE TO INDIVIDUAL(S), EVALUATE WHEN BEST TO SELL FOR EXPANSION & DETERMINE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/06/1995; 5521 DELTA RIVER DR, LANSING MI 48906, PREPARE ANNUAL TAX RETURNS, REVIEW REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED, APPROVE TENANT(S) & REVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENT 3) THE CROSSING PLACE, INC; POSITION: SECRETARY NATURE: APPROVE COMMERCIAL TENANT(S), INVOICE TENANTS, EVALUATE WHEN BEST TO SELL FOR EXPANSION & DETERMINE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 02/05/1991; 6896 Maple Dale Rd, Jackson MI 49201, REVIEW INVOICES, SIGN CHECKS, APPROVE REPAIRS TO BE MADE, REVIEW MONTHLY FINAICIAL STATEMENTS 4) JDP, QOF, LLC; POSITION: MEMBER NATURE: RESIDENTAL RENTAL, EVALUATE WHEN BEST TO SELL FOR EXPANSION, MARKET AVAILABLE SPACE WITH LICENSED REALTOR & INVOICE TENANTS INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 11/11/2019; 2324 BROOKLYN RD, JACKSON MI 49203, REVIEW MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PREPARE ANNUAL TAX RETURNS, APPROVE TENANT(S) & APPROVE REPAIRS 5) BOND INVESTMENTS, LLC; POSITION: MEMBER NATURE: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS:1. NORTHWEST PROPERTIES, LLC2. FOUR SEAS, LLC3. HEALTHCO NORTH, LLC4. JACKSON DOWNTOWN PARTNERS, LLC5. HANNA HOSPITILITY, LLC6. RPM HOLDINGS, LLC7. FIRST & MICHIGAN, LLC8. 113 W. MICHIGAN, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/31/2001; ADDRESS: 6896 Maple Dale Rd, Jackson MI 49201, REVIEW MONTHLY FINANCIALS, COMMUNICATION WITH TENANTS, REVIEW AND SIGN CHECKS, MAKE SURE BUILDING IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED. 6) MILDA M SMITH FAMILY TRUST; POSITION: trustee NATURE: mother's estate, trusts INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/12/1999; ADDRESS: 2324 BROOKLYN RD, JACKSON MI 49203, Collect funds, pay bills, hold funds & invest funds in marketable securities held exclusively in Avantax accounts 7) ROBERT SMITH, CPA; POSITION: Owner NATURE: Entity for Tax and financial services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/01/2020; 2324 BROOKLYN RD, JACKSON MI 49203, Meet with clients, guidance on financial products, prepare client tax returns, review tax returns with clients

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #1: 2324 Brooklyn Rd, Jackson, MI 49203
RIA
CRD#: 105644
JACKSON, MI
Current

September 5, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2324 Brooklyn Rd, Jackson, MI 49203
BD
CRD#: 13572
Jackson, MI
Past

September 20, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Jackson, MI
Past

September 19, 2022 - September 5, 2025

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
JACKSON, MI
Past

October 25, 2019 - February 15, 2022

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
IRVING, TX
Past

October 25, 2019 - February 15, 2022

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
JACKSON, MI
Past

January 26, 2011 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
JACKSON, MI
Past

January 12, 2011 - October 25, 2019

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
JACKSON, MI
Past

April 28, 1999 - December 31, 2003

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA

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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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
Michigan
(9/5/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(9/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/21/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts584,487
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 163,792,814,520

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/27/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2024
09/26/2023
11/18/2022

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Jackson, MI 49203

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