Ryan M. Smith
PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES
Richmond, VA 23233
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CRD#: 4716531
Professional summary
Ryan Mckinley Smith, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES located in Richmond, Virginia and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Richmond, Virginia.
Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Ryan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. 6/4/2012 - Paragon Financial Services - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 2. 2/5/2013 - CompassPoints, Inc. - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 3. 8/16/2018 - Paragon Financial Services - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Started 09/2012 - 112 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - Time Spent 70% - I provide investment advisory services through Paragon Financial Services, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 09/2012. I expect to spend approximately 112 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 3/6/2020 - No Business Name - Investment Related - Richmond, VA 23233 - Real Estate Rental - Started 09/01/2018 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 5. 01/11/2023 - Paragon Tax Strategy LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Start Date - 01/05/2023 - 10 Hours Per Month/1 Hours During Securities Trading 6. 09/11/2024 - Brokers Edge - Non-Variable Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 09/10/2024 - 2 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2011
Experience
Current
October 4, 2012 - Present
PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES
Office #1: 3761 Westerre Parkway Suite H, Richmond, VA 23233RIA
CRD#: 164832
Richmond, VA
Current
September 17, 2010 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 3761 Westerre Pkwy Suite H, Richmond, VA 23233-1331RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Richmond, VA
Past
September 17, 2010 - October 4, 2012
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past
December 3, 2004 - September 20, 2010
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17499
RICHMOND, VA
Past
December 3, 2004 - September 20, 2010
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17499
RICHMOND, VA
Past
January 13, 2004 - November 19, 2004
WELSH & WELSH INC
RIA
CRD#: 107733
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past
January 5, 2004 - January 9, 2004
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past
December 5, 2003 - December 6, 2004
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PF
PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES
PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 164832 / SEC#: 801-117764
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2019 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2019 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/31/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2019 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2019 Terminated)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
Florida(9/23/2014)
RR
Illinois(9/17/2010)
RR
Massachusetts(2/21/2024)
RR
North Carolina(9/15/2016)
RR
Oklahoma(1/25/2021)
RR
South Carolina(8/16/2013)
IAR
Texas(5/23/2016)
RR
Virginia(9/17/2010)
IAR
Virginia(10/4/2012)
RR
Wisconsin(4/16/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PF
PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES
PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 164832 / SEC#: 801-117764
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2019 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2019 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/31/2013 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2019 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2019 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
3761 Westerre Parkway Suite H, Richmond, VA 23233
Mailing Address
Phone number
(804) 673-8888
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7
SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,312 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 337,405,173 |
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Company Information
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CRD#: 164832Richmond, VA 23233TRUST BUT VERIFY
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