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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

October 4, 2012 - Present

PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES

Office #1: 3761 Westerre Parkway Suite H, Richmond, VA 23233

RIA

CRD#: 164832

Richmond, VA

Current

September 17, 2010 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 3761 Westerre Pkwy Suite H, Richmond, VA 23233-1331

RIA

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.

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

CRD#: 6413

FORT MILL, SC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.

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

California
(2/10/2026)

Florida
(9/23/2014)

Illinois
(9/17/2010)

Massachusetts
(2/21/2024)

North Carolina
(9/15/2016)

Oklahoma
(1/25/2021)

South Carolina
(8/16/2013)

IAR

Texas
(5/23/2016)

Virginia
(9/17/2010)

IAR

Virginia
(10/4/2012)

Wisconsin
(4/16/2019)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/2/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/4/2003

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

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)

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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

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES ADV BROCHURE_APPENDIX 1 (3/12/2025)

PARAGON FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,312
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 337,405,173

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Ryan M. Smith

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

WELSH & WELSH INC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/2/2004

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/4/2003

FINRA

Current Firm

PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES

Contact information

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

PARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES

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