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Heber C. Smith

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CRD#: 427780
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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.

Heber Chase Smith, who also goes by H Chase Smith, was a registered financial professional .

Heber is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1963. Heber had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7, Series 1, Series 12, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


H Chase Smith

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 5, 2004 - January 3, 2005

1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39164
LAKE WORTH, FL
Past

July 26, 2001 - October 29, 2002

FIRST MIDAMERICA INVESTMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104476
ST. JOSEPH, MO
Past

June 9, 1994 - March 13, 2000

ACUMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7661
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 18, 1992 - November 18, 1993

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 4, 1987 - July 31, 1991

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 12, 1986 - December 16, 1986

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
Past

August 26, 1986 - October 22, 1986

AMERICA NORTHCOAST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16076
Past

March 2, 1981 - September 12, 1986

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Past

July 15, 1980 - March 27, 1981

DALEY & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6282
Past

May 1, 1979 - October 6, 1979

CLAYTON BROKERAGE CO. OF ST. LOUIS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6577
Past

July 25, 1974 - May 7, 1975

BACHE & CO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7058
Past

June 28, 1963 - May 5, 1971

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

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".
1D
1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.
1DB ASSET MANAGEMENT | 1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

CRD#: 39164 / SEC#: 801-132978, 8-48557

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/12/2025 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2005 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2025 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2025 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2013 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2025 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2004 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2007 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2004 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2025 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2025 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2005 Cancelled)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2025 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/21/2025 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2025 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/14/1979
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 7/22/1974
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 12
Date: 5/21/1981
NYSE Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


1D
1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.
1DB ASSET MANAGEMENT | 1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

CRD#: 39164 / SEC#: 801-132978, 8-48557

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/12/2025 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2005 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2025 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/31/2025 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2013 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2025 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2004 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2007 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2004 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2025 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2025 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2005 Cancelled)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2025 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/21/2025 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/2/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/1/2025 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/2/2007 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8927 Hypoluxo Road Suite A5, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Mailing Address
8927 Hypoluxo Road Suite A5, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Phone number
(561) 515-3200
Established
Florida since 07/14/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE FREEDOM (9/9/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
1DB FINANCIALPARENT COMPANY
CORLEY, WILLIAM HAROLD JRPRESIDENT1321008
CORLEY, WILLIAM HAROLD JRMUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL1321008
GALLAGHER, AILEEN MFINOP4606132
ROHLOFF, GEORGE PATRICKROSFP2160441
ROHLOFF, GEORGE PATRICKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2160441

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts346
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 108,117,119

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration2

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Company Information


1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

CRD#: 39164

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