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John R. Smith

OPTIMIST CAPITAL
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
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CRD#: 428085
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Professional summary


John Robert Smith JR, who also goes by John Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at OPTIMIST CAPITAL located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1968. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 1 and Series 40 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Smith

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.
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANTS & INVESTORS, INC. IS AN EXPERT CONSULTING AND COMPLIANCE FIRM LOCATED AT 7930 VALID APPEAL ROAD, PALM BEACH GARDENS FLORIDA 33418. JOHN R. SMITH IS THE PRESIDENT, RELATIONSHIP STARTED IN 1978. DEVOTE APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER MONTH TO BUSINESS, OF WHICH APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS. DUTIES ARE EXPERT CONSULTING AND COMPLIANCE/

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 24, 2020 - Present

OPTIMIST CAPITAL

Office #1: 2401 Pga Blvd Suite 148, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
RIA
CRD#: 292023
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Past

March 15, 2016 - June 30, 2020

LOWRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 157658
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

January 17, 1992 - December 31, 2007

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 4806
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

March 31, 1989 - December 31, 2007

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 6, 1978 - December 2, 1989

HERZOG, HEINE, GEDULD, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2186
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 16, 1976 - March 31, 1989

LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7291
NORTH PALM BEACH, FL
Past

June 10, 1968 - August 6, 1976

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(7/24/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/1/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 6/7/1968
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 9/11/1976
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm


OC
OPTIMIST CAPITAL
OPTIMIST CAPITAL | OPTIMIST CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 292023 / SEC#: 801-112387

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/4/2018 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2019 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/13/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2401 Pga Blvd Suite 148, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Mailing Address
Phone number
(561) 771-8077
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts72
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 88,701,965

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Company Information


OPTIMIST CAPITAL

CRD#: 292023Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

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