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Scott J. Smith

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS
Cleveland, OH 44113
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CRD#: 4453476
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Professional summary


Scott J Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC located in Cleveland, Ohio and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Scott has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1) Business Name: Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors Investment Related: Yes Address: 2850 Gold Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Nature: Investment Consulting Position: Area Vice President / Investment Advisor Representative Start Date: 04/01/2022 Hours Per Month: 140 Hours Per Day: 6 Duties: Retirement plan consulting 2) Business Name: Gallagher Benefit Services Investment Related: Yes Address: 2850 Gold Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Nature: Retirement Plan Consulting Services Position: Area Vice President / Investment Advisor Representative Date: 06/01/2019 Hours Per Month: 40 Hours Per Day: 2 Duties: Retirement plan consulting

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 23, 2022 - Present

GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 323 W. Lakeside Ave., Ste. 410, Cleveland, OH 44113
RIA
CRD#: 146509
Cleveland, OH
Current

August 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 323 West Lakeside Ave Ste 410, Cleveland, OH 44113
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Cleveland, OH
Past

March 28, 2022 - August 23, 2024

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Cleveland, OH
Past

July 1, 2019 - April 5, 2022

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Cleveland, OH
Past

July 1, 2019 - March 31, 2022

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

September 11, 2018 - June 6, 2019

USI ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 108113
Cleveland, OH
Past

May 25, 2018 - June 6, 2019

USI SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43793
Cleveland, OH
Past

August 18, 2017 - May 18, 2018

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 1, 2014 - September 2, 2015

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 27, 2007 - May 1, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

November 9, 2001 - January 17, 2007

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
COVINGTON, KY

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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GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS POINT RETIREMENT PLANNING | YANNI PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | RIVERS INVESTMENT GROUP | KUSSKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GALLAGHER INVESTMENTS | GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC | FLAGSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 146509 / SEC#: 801-68868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2008 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

IAR
Ohio
(4/23/2022)
RR
Ohio
(8/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/20/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC
COMPASS POINT RETIREMENT PLANNING | YANNI PARTNERS, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | RIVERS INVESTMENT GROUP | KUSSKE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | INVESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT FIDUCIARY SERVICES, A DIVISION OF GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GBS INVESTMENT CONSULTING, LLC | GALLAGHER INVESTMENTS | GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC | FLAGSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS OF AMERICA

CRD#: 146509 / SEC#: 801-68868

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 330-1011
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
221

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A FOR GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC FOR RETAIL CLIENTS (4/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,754
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 180,614,282,519

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Company Information


GALLAGHER FIDUCIARY ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 146509Cleveland, OH 44113

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