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Brian K. Smoot

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Dallas, TX
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CRD#: 4204833
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Brian Kirkham SmootCETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS

Professional summary


Brian Kirkham Smoot is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Dallas, Texas and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Dallas, Texas.

Brian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Brian has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases


None

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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROADMAP WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES START DATE: 06/2026 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 25 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 20 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE FINANICAL SERVICES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 01/1999 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: DALLAS, TX NATURE OF BUSINESS: CITY COUNSEL START DATE: 07/2024 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: COMMITTEE MEMBER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ACT AS VOTING COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR PLANNING AND ISSUES TO BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BRIAN K. SMOOT, CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX SERVICES START DATE: 05/1990 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: SOLE PROPRIETOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: TAX RETURN PREP, TAX PLANNING AND AD HOC CONSULTING; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BRIAN K. SMOOT, JD INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: LEGAL SERVICES START DATE: 01/1998 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: ATTORNEY APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BRIAN K. SMOOT INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: DALLAS, TX NATURE OF BUSINESS: PERSONAL RENTAL PROPERTY START DATE: 04/2026 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RENTAL PROPERTY;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 16, 2026 - Present

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

Office #3: 8111 Preston Road Suite #230, Dallas, TX 75225
RIA
CRD#: 105644
Dallas, TX
Current

June 16, 2026 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 8111 Preston Road Suite 480, Dallas, TX 75225
BD
CRD#: 13572
Dallas, TX
Past

June 14, 2024 - April 8, 2026

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 23131
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 14, 2024 - April 8, 2026

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
DALLAS, TX
Past

January 4, 2007 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 31, 2005 - June 14, 2024

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 26, 2001 - September 13, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 26, 2001 - September 13, 2005

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

September 26, 2001 - September 13, 2005

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 24, 2001 - August 31, 2001

DAYLIGHT ONLINE BROKERAGE, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47897
ADDISON, TX
Past

October 10, 2000 - January 26, 2001

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 10, 2000 - January 26, 2001

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 26, 2000 - September 28, 2000

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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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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
Florida
(6/16/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(6/16/2026)
RR
Nevada
(6/16/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(6/16/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/16/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/22/2026)
RR
Texas
(6/16/2026)
IAR
Texas
(6/16/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/19/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)


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

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Company Information


CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CRD#: 105644Dallas, TX

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