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William E. Smith

GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
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CRD#: 3134227
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Professional summary


William Earl Smith, who also goes by Bill Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. William has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bill Smith

Other business activities


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12/10-PRESENT-OWNER-BILL SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC DBA);2081 OLD COLUMBIANA ROAD, SUITE 26, BIRMINGHAM AL 35216; 160 HRS/MNTH;140 0 HRS/MNTH DURING TRADING ; INVESTMENT RELATED-FIXED, LIFE AND LTC INSURANCE.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 7, 2024 - Present

GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 2081 Columbiana Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
RIA
CRD#: 281621
Vestavia Hills, AL
Past

June 25, 2019 - October 14, 2019

WORLD EQUITY GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29087
Birmingham, AL
Past

May 15, 2014 - June 5, 2024

TRIUMPH WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 153175
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 15, 2014 - July 11, 2019

TAYLOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 43559
Birmingham, AL
Past

February 17, 2011 - May 19, 2014

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 11869
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

February 2, 2011 - May 19, 2014

PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11869
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

March 28, 2003 - January 6, 2011

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 29, 1999 - January 6, 2011

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

October 21, 1998 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX

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".
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GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
360 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WEALTHFUL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | TW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | TOTAL FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEAM N&L WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SYNERGIST PRIVATE WEALTH | SUNCREST WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | STRATEGIC WEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROSE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF TEXAS | RETALLICK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REISING FINANCIAL | PRESERVATION FINANCIAL GROUP | MUNDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MTD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MITCHELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MIPRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MESSINA'S WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARATHON GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY 360 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KNEPP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KNEPP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INVESTSAFE FINANCIAL | INTEGRITY PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | HYBRID WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARPER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRIMES FINANCIAL GROUP | GREAT LAKES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GREAT LAKES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRADY GROUP INC. | GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | FUTURE FOCUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLYING EAGLE FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL RESOURCES GROUP | FINANCIAL ALLIANCE & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | FDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FAIRBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | EVERGREEN TEAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DIVERSIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COSAINT ADVISORS, LLC | CORNERSTONE WEALTH & TAX ADVISORY GROUP | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BILL SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAKER RICHARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PRINCIPAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEN WEALTH & ASSET MANAGEMENT | ABSOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 281621 / SEC#: 801-123227

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2022 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2022 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Alabama
(6/7/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/27/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
360 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WEALTHFUL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | TW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TURNEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | TOTAL FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEAM N&L WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SYNERGIST PRIVATE WEALTH | SUNCREST WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | STRATEGIC WEALTH ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SRS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROSE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF TEXAS | RETALLICK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REISING FINANCIAL | PRESERVATION FINANCIAL GROUP | MUNDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MTD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MITCHELL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MIPRO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MESSINA'S WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MARATHON GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY 360 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KNEPP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | KNEPP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INVESTSAFE FINANCIAL | INTEGRITY PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | HYBRID WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARPER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRIMES FINANCIAL GROUP | GREAT LAKES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GREAT LAKES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRADY GROUP INC. | GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | FUTURE FOCUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLYING EAGLE FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL RESOURCES GROUP | FINANCIAL ALLIANCE & INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | FDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | FAIRBRIDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | EVERGREEN TEAM WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | DIVERSIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COSAINT ADVISORS, LLC | CORNERSTONE WEALTH & TAX ADVISORY GROUP | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BILL SMITH WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BEACON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BAKER RICHARDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN PRINCIPAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLEN WEALTH & ASSET MANAGEMENT | ABSOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 281621 / SEC#: 801-123227

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2022 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/18/2022 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2022 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/21/2022 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/22/2022 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/23/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3980 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005
Mailing Address
Phone number
(678) 694-8770
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
126

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV2A (11/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,460
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 639,157,693

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Company Information


GIBBS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 281621Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

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