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Aaron Taylor Smith

CFA, CFP®
SMITH FINANCIAL
KOKOMO, IN
·CRD# 4233192·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Aaron Taylor Smith, CFA, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SMITH FINANCIAL located in Kokomo, Indiana. Aaron is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Aaron has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFA
Chartered Financial Analyst
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2012

Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

SMITH FINANCIALCurrent·CRD# 154022
RIA
1830 S. Plate St., Kokomo, IN 46902
May 17, 2011 - Present

Past

MERCAP SECURITIES, LLCPast·CRD# 156607
BD
Atlanta, GA
January 13, 2014 - December 31, 2018
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
BD
Kokomo, IN
September 2, 2010 - January 10, 2014
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.Past·CRD# 108050
RIA
Kokomo, IN
August 31, 2009 - September 1, 2010
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 31243
BD
Kokomo, IN
November 18, 2008 - September 1, 2010
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
RIA
Kokomo, IN
July 7, 2004 - November 20, 2008
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 42046
BD
Kokomo, IN
September 19, 2000 - November 20, 2008

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Current Firm

SF
SMITH FINANCIAL

IDL ADVISORS, INC. | SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | SMITH FINANCIAL

CRD#: 154022 / SEC#: 801-71492
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2010 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1830 S. Plate St., Kokomo, IN 46902

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 2229, Kokomo, IN 46904-2229

Phone Number

(765) 459-4111

# of Employees

5

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 2 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. (3/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

550

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$456,904,847

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/26/2026Cover PageReport
02/28/2025Cover PageReport
02/28/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1. NAME OF BUSINESS:SMITH FINANCIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. 1830 S.PLATE ST, KOKOMO, IN 46902. 765-459-4111. NO EMAIL.THIS IS A CORPORATION. NATURE OF BUSINESS:REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:YES. TITLE:INVESTMENT ADVISER REP AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, DUTIES:INVESTMENT RESEARCH, PLAN PREP FOR CLIENTS, COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES. APPROX # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY:140. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:140. DATE STARTED:JUNE 2010. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:NO. HOW COMPENSATED:SALARY. 2. NAME OF BUSINESS:SMITH FINANCIAL/ROCKE AND SMITH 1830 S. PLATE STREET, KOKOMO, IN 46902. 765-459-4111. EMAIL:AARONSMITH@SMITHFINANCIAL.COM THIS BUSINESS IS AN LLC. NATURE OF BUSINESS:INSURANCE SALES. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:NO TITLE: FINANCIAL ANALYST. DUTIES:ASSIST IN CLIENT MEETINGS AND PRESENTATION PREPARATION. APPROX. #R OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO ACTIVITY:35. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:35. DATE STARTED:JULY 2000. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:NO. HOW COMPENSATED:SALARY. 3. NAME OF BUSINESS:COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD COUNTY, INC. 215 W SYCAMORE, KOKOMO, IN 46901. 765-454-7298. NO EMAIL. THIS IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. NATURE OF BUSINESS: COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:YES. TITLE:INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER. DUTIES:PREPARATION OF INVESTMENT REPORTS, PARTICIPATE IN INVESTMENT DECISION MAKING PROCESS. APPROX # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO ACTIVITY:2HOURS. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:2HOURS. DATE STARTED:AUGUST 2009. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:NO. HOW COMPENSATED: NONE. 4. NAME OF BUSINESS:BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - SAGAMORE COUNCIL 518 N. MAIN ST, KOKOMO, IN 46901. 800-844-0537. NO EMAIL. THIS IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. NATURE OF BUSINESS: YOUTH SERVICES. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED: NO. TITLE: VP OF DEVELOPMENT. DUTIES: OVERSEE FUNDRAISING AND CERTAIN FINANCIAL REPORTING, INVESTMENT COMMITTEE. APPROX # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY: 5-10 HOURS. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:2 HOURS. DATE STARTED:JANUARY 2018. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:NO. HOW COMPENSATED:NONE. 5. NAME OF BUSINESS:ROTARY CLUB OF KOKOMO, PO BOX 311, KOKOMO, IN 46903-0311. NO EMAIL. THIS IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. NATURE OF BUSINESS:COMMUNITY SERVICE/NON-PROFIT. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:NO. TITLE:TREASURER. DUTIES:GENERAL BOARD MEMBER, BANK RECONCILIATION, BILL PAYMENT (INCLUDES ISSUING CHECKS) . APPROX # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY:2 HOURS. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:0. DATE STARTED:2012, (TREASURER 1/2017). FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:NO. HOW COMPENSATED:I RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION. 6. NAME OF BUSINESS: AARON SMITH LAW SERVICES. 1830 S. PLATE ST., KOKOMO, IN 46902. 765-459-4111. NO EMAIL. THIS BUSINESS IS A SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP. NATURE OF BUSINESS:AARON SMITH LAW SERVICES. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:NO. TITLE:ATTORNEY/OWNER. DUTIES:LEGAL SERVICES. APPROX # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY:10HOURS. APPROX # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:10HOURS. DATE STARTED:12/2014. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:YES, I AM THE PROPRIETOR. HOW COMPENSATED:NET INCOME. 7.NAME OF BUSINESS:KOKOMO CEO PROGRAM, NO PHYSICAL ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER. NO EMAIL. THIS BUSINESS IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. NATURE OF BUSINESS:CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:NO. TITLE:BOARD MEMBER. DUTIES:ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS, PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZATION FUNDING. APPROX. # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY:2-3. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:0. DATE STARTED:10/25/2015. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:NO. HOW COMPENSATED:NO COMPENSATION.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
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IAR
Indiana
(5/17/2011)

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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 Jun 2004About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 2000About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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