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Laura Lynn Smith

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH
PASADENA, CA
·CRD# 3186447·25 years experience

Professional Summary

Laura Lynn Smith, who also goes by Laura L Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC located in Pasadena, California and GT SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California. Laura is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Laura has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Laura L Smith

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Years of Experience

25 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLCCurrent·CRD# 295178
RIA
2 North Lake Avenue Suite 520, Pasadena, CA 91101
December 16, 2024 - Present
GT SECURITIES, INC.Current·CRD# 116012
BD
12130 Millennium Dr Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90094
January 28, 2025 - Present

Past

PENSIONMARK SECURITIES, LLCPast·CRD# 283952
BD
Pasadena, CA
May 18, 2020 - May 2, 2024
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTSPast·CRD# 35747
BD
Pasadena, CA
May 18, 2018 - May 18, 2020
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
RIA
Pasadena, CA
November 2, 2005 - May 23, 2018
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
BD
Pasadena, CA
August 7, 2001 - May 23, 2018

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Current Firm

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PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 295178 / SEC#: 801-112999
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/27/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2 North Lake Avenue Suite 520, Pasadena, CA 91101

Phone Number

(626) 993-9300

# of Employees

19

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH PART 2A BROCHURE (2/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,124

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,620,620,686

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Other business activities

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Private Client Manager at Pasadena Private Wealth, located at 2 N Lake Ave Ste 520 Pasadena, CA 91101, a wealth management firm. Responsible for servicing client daily needs, opening accounts, handling money movement, and scheduling client reviews. Activity commenced May 18, 2018. Devotes approximately 155 hours per month, all during securities trading hours. Non-investment related activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

PASADENA PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 295178 / SEC#: 801-112999
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/27/2018 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
IAR
California
(12/16/2024)
RR
California
(1/28/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2004About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Sep 2004About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2001About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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