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Michael Glen Smith

Michael G. Smith

EMERALD ADVISORS | Managing Partner
Bellevue, WA 98004
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CRD#: 4973573
Michael Glen Smith

Professional summary


Michael Glen Smith, who also goes by Michael Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC located in Bellevue, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Financial planning
Trust & estate planning
Philanthropic services
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Smith

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. NOV. 2019; EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC DBA THE SMITH GROUP MULTI FAMILY OFFICE, BELLEVUE, WA; INVESTMENT RELATED; REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR; WEALTH MANAGEMENT; MANAGING DIRECTOR; MANAGE AND COORDINATE TEAM FOR SELECT UHNW CLIENTS; DEVOTE 220 HRS/MONTH, 5 HRS DURING MARKET HOURS. 2. NOV. 2019; EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC DBA THE SMITH GROUP MULTI FAMILY OFFICE, BELLEVUE, WA; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES; MANAGING DIRECTOR; MANAGE AND COORDINATE TEAM FOR SELECT UHNW CLIENTS; DEVOTE 8 HRS/MONTH, .5 HRS DURING MARKET HOURS. 3. NOV. 2019; E4 INSURANCE SERVICES, FARGO, ND; INVESTMENT RELATED; INSURANCE - LIFE, ANNUITY AND HEALTH; CONTRACTOR/APPOINTED; DEVOTE 5 HOURS/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 4. JAN 2019; SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LEGACY COUNCIL; SEATTLE WA; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; NON PROFIT; BOARD MEMBER; FORMULATE PLANS FOR CONTINUED GROWTH OF SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION; DEVOTE 3 HRS/MONTH DURING MARKET HOURS. 5. JAN. 2016; EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC DBA THE SMITH GROUP MULTI FAMILY OFFICE, BELLEVUE, WA; INVESTMENT RELATED; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORPORATE DIRECTORS-MEMBER OF DBA; DEVOTE 2 HRS/MONTH DURING NON MARKET HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Michael Glen 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

November 1, 2019 - Present

EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3055 112th Ave Ne Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98004
RIA
CRD#: 305125
Bellevue, WA
Past

November 1, 2019 - January 17, 2020

M. S. HOWELLS & CO.

BD
CRD#: 104100
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

January 8, 2008 - November 15, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

January 8, 2008 - November 15, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

August 19, 2005 - January 9, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

August 4, 2005 - January 9, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

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".
EA
EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC
EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC | THE SMITH GROUP MULTI FAMILY OFFICE | THE SMITH GROUP

CRD#: 305125 / SEC#: 801-117515

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2019 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
(11/1/2019)
IAR
Washington
(11/1/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/18/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


EA
EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC
EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC | THE SMITH GROUP MULTI FAMILY OFFICE | THE SMITH GROUP

CRD#: 305125 / SEC#: 801-117515

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/24/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3055 112th Ave Ne Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98004
Mailing Address
Phone number
(425) 458-3853
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC D/B/A THE SMITH GROUP MULTI FAMILY OFFICE (4/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts824
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 904,398,476

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2024
Cover Page
11/28/2023

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Company Information


EMERALD ADVISORS, LLC

Managing PartnerCRD#: 305125Bellevue, WA 98004

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