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Ronda S. Smith
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BILLINGS, MT 59102
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CRD#: 3274905
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Professional summary
Ronda Sue Smith, who also goes by Ronda Beeler, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Billings, Montana and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Billings, Montana.
Ronda is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Ronda has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ronda Beeler
Other business activities
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RONDA S SMITH FINANCIAL SERVICES INC dba RONDA SMITH & ASSOCIATES; Investment Related; 2101 Broadwater Avenue, Suite 101, Billings MT 59102; Insurance and Financial Services; President; Start Date 05/2012; 40 hours per month with all hours per month occurring during trading hours; Sales and service of investment and insurance products and services. >> BROADWATER BUILDING; Non-Investment Related; 2101 Broadwater Avenue, Suite 101, Billings MT 59102; Commercial Rental Property; Owner; Start Date 03/2019; 1 hour per month with no hours per month occurring during trading hours; Commercial real estate rental. >> RENTAL PROPERTY; Non-Investment Related; Billings, MT; Rental Property; Owner/Landlord; Start Date 06/2020; 5 hours per month with no hours per month occurring during trading hours; I own, manage and maintain a rental home offered for rent via Air BnB and VRBO. >> CITY OF BILLINGS ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD; Non-Investment Related; 210 N 27th Street, Billings, MT 59101; City Council Department Board Member; Start Date 01/2021; 1 hour more or less per month with no hours per month during trading hours; Work with other board members in regard to the operation of the animal shelter and pound facilities including sanitation and financial efficiencies as well as in the formulation of policies and regulations and the implementation of those. >> POA; Non-Investment Related; Billings, MT; Other; Power of Attorney (POA); Start Date 01/2008; No hours per month; I hold power of attorney for my mother.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 2101 Broadwater Avenue Suite 101, Billings, MT 59102RIA
CRD#: 105644
BILLINGS, MT
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2101 Broadwater Avenue Suite 101, Billings, MT 59102BD
CRD#: 13572
Billings, MT
Past
May 24, 2012 - June 6, 2012
CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 26898
BILLINGS, MT
Past
June 7, 2010 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
Billings, MT
Past
May 27, 2010 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
Billings, MT
Past
August 20, 2008 - May 21, 2010
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 13787
BILLINGS, MT
Past
August 20, 2008 - May 21, 2010
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13787
BILLINGS, MT
Past
February 8, 2008 - August 21, 2008
FIRST WALL STREET CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 13024
BILLINGS, MT
Past
November 16, 2007 - August 21, 2008
FIRST WALL STREET CORP.
BD
CRD#: 13024
BILLINGS, MT
Past
December 6, 2005 - November 28, 2007
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
BILLINGS, MT
Past
December 6, 2005 - July 9, 2007
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
BILLINGS, MT
Past
December 6, 2005 - November 28, 2007
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
BILLINGS, MT
Past
April 15, 2002 - December 31, 2005
CITISTREET FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 107311
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
March 8, 2002 - December 31, 2005
CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7447
SOMERSET, NJ
Past
September 1, 1999 - March 13, 2002
RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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
Arizona(2/20/2025)
RR
California(2/20/2025)
RR
Colorado(2/20/2025)
RR
Idaho(2/20/2025)
RR
Montana(2/20/2025)
IAR
Montana(2/20/2025)
RR
Nevada(2/20/2025)
RR
Oregon(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas(2/20/2025)
IAR
Texas(4/1/2025)
RR
Utah(2/20/2025)
RR
Washington(2/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
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
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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)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Billings, MT 59102TRUST BUT VERIFY
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