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Jean A. Smith

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CRD#: 4266275
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Jean Albertha Smith, who also goes by Jean Albertha Buddingh, was a registered financial professional .

Jean is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Jean had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jean Albertha Buddingh

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.
WALPOLE & CO LLP SANTA BARBARA, CA 01/1974 TO 01/2011 - PARTNER 01/2011 TO PRESENT - CONSULTANT NON INVESTMENT RELATED APPROXIMATELY 80 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS BUSINESS, MOST OF WHICH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. SMITH FAMILY TRUST NON-INVESTMENT RELATED 05/2016 TO PRESENT TRUSTEE APPROXIMATELY ONE TO FIVE HOURS DEVOTED PER MONTH TO THIS ACTIVITY, ZERO OF WHICH ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

October 18, 2001 - January 12, 2024

WALPOLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 135834
GOLETA, CA
Past

January 11, 2001 - June 6, 2001

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 12/13/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WALPOLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
WALPOLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | WALPOLE PETRA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 135834 / SEC#: 801-79284

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Contact information


Main Address
70 Santa Felicia Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 845-6587
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WALPOLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC FORM ADV PART 2A (2/28/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts457
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 280,549,954

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/26/2023
Cover Page
02/27/2023
03/25/2022

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Company Information


WALPOLE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 135834

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