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Glen David Smith

Glen D. Smith

GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Flower Mound, TX 75022
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CRD#: 4801922
Glen David Smith

Professional summary


Glen David Smith, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Flower Mound, Texas.

Glen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Glen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Financial planning
Philanthropic services
Trust & estate planning
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
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) GGTLS - Proprietor/Owner 2) Rental Real Estate - Proprietor/Owner 3) Kaizen - Passive Investor - Commercial Real Estate Developer 4) Hustle Clean - Passive Investor - Cleaning product company

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Glen David 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®
CFP®

Start date: 2015

Experience


Current

September 27, 2021 - Present

GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 2910 Lakeside Village Blvd, Flower Mound, TX 75022
RIA
CRD#: 315934
Flower Mound, TX
Past

December 8, 2017 - October 11, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
FLOWER MOUND, TX
Past

December 8, 2017 - October 11, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
FLOWER MOUND, TX
Past

August 3, 2007 - December 12, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
FLOWER MOUND, TX
Past

August 3, 2007 - December 12, 2017

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
FLOWER MOUND, TX
Past

September 16, 2004 - August 9, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
FLOWER MOUND, TX
Past

July 15, 2004 - August 9, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
FLOWER MOUND, TX

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".
GW
GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ONE WAY HOLDINGS LLC | GLEN D. SMITH & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 315934 / SEC#: 801-122391

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2021 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(9/27/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/15/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


GW
GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ONE WAY HOLDINGS LLC | GLEN D. SMITH & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 315934 / SEC#: 801-122391

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2910 Lakeside Village Blvd, Flower Mound, TX 75022
Mailing Address
Phone number
(469) 212-8072
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT (5/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,420
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,281,897,626

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Company Information


GDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL ADVISORCRD#: 315934Flower Mound, TX 75022

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