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Khari E. Smith

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
New York, NY 10001
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CRD#: 4317969
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Professional summary


Khari Edward Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in New York, New York and BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC located in New York, New York.

Khari is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Khari has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 30 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Khari Edward Smith's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 1, 2023 - Present

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
RIA
CRD#: 108928
New York, NY
Current

May 31, 2023 - Present

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
BD
CRD#: 38642
New York, NY
Past

January 16, 2021 - February 22, 2023

NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155584
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 19, 2020 - February 22, 2023

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 2, 2019 - October 19, 2020

AQR INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 289244
Greenwich, CT
Past

November 10, 2014 - December 31, 2018

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

December 18, 2012 - October 21, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 3, 2012 - October 21, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 14, 2011 - September 11, 2012

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

July 15, 2010 - September 10, 2012

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

September 25, 2006 - December 31, 2009

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7927
FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Past

September 13, 2006 - June 22, 2010

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7927
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 17, 2005 - August 14, 2006

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 13, 2001 - May 24, 2005

SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 19, 2000 - July 9, 2001

SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 739
BELLEVUE, WA

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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BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | QA ADVISERS LLC | MERRILL LYNCH QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS, LLC | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS - FIXED INCOME | MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL SECURITIES FINANCING | BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 108928 / SEC#: 801-56972

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/1999 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
Alabama
(5/31/2023)
RR
Alaska
(5/31/2023)
RR
Arizona
(5/31/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(5/31/2023)
RR
California
(5/31/2023)
RR
Colorado
(5/31/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(5/31/2023)
RR
Delaware
(5/31/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/31/2023)
RR
Florida
(5/31/2023)
RR
Georgia
(5/31/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(5/31/2023)
RR
Idaho
(5/31/2023)
RR
Illinois
(5/31/2023)
RR
Indiana
(5/31/2023)
RR
Iowa
(5/31/2023)
RR
Kansas
(5/31/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(5/31/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(5/31/2023)
RR
Maine
(5/31/2023)
RR
Maryland
(5/31/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/31/2023)
RR
Michigan
(5/31/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(5/31/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(5/31/2023)
RR
Missouri
(5/31/2023)
RR
Montana
(5/31/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(5/31/2023)
RR
Nevada
(5/31/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/31/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(5/31/2023)
IAR
New Jersey
(6/1/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(5/31/2023)
RR
New York
(5/31/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(5/31/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/1/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(5/31/2023)
RR
Ohio
(5/31/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/31/2023)
RR
Oregon
(5/31/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/31/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico
(5/31/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(5/31/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(5/31/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(5/31/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(7/25/2023)
RR
Texas
(5/31/2023)
RR
Utah
(5/31/2023)
RR
Vermont
(5/31/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands
(5/31/2023)
RR
Virginia
(5/31/2023)
RR
Washington
(5/31/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(5/31/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/31/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(5/31/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/15/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/18/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 6/2/2017
NFA Branch Manager Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | QA ADVISERS LLC | MERRILL LYNCH QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS, LLC | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS - FIXED INCOME | MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL SECURITIES FINANCING | BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 108928 / SEC#: 801-56972

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/1999 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
Mailing Address
Phone number
(609) 282-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,457

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC - BROCHURE (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts48,659
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 508,159,772,327

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
10/24/2024
01/26/2024

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Company Information


BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 108928New York, NY 10001

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