Wil Smith
COOPER MCMANUS
Irvine, CA 92618-4310
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CRD#: 4993326
Professional summary
Wil Smith, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at COOPER MCMANUS located in Irvine, California and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Irvine, California.
Wil is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Wil has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Biography
We feel extremely fortunate to have Wil on board, as he brings with him a strong foundation in comprehensive financial planning. Wil is active in the financial planning community, having served as President of the Financial Planning Association of Orange County. In addition to being a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Wil has earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) charter administered by the CFA Institute.
Wil earned his BA degree in Japanese with a minor in Economics at Cal State Fullerton. Self described as a voracious reader, Wil is also proficient in French, has studied Spanish, Russian and German. He has a quick wit and keeps us all laughing, provided he speaks in English, that is. Wil resides in Irvine with his wife and two sons.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Business Succession Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) WIL SMITH, INSURANCE AGENT, 9870 RESEARCH DR, IRVINE, CA,INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, 03/27/20, NIR, 4/MO- 0/TRADING 2) COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP, 9870 RESEARCH DR, IRVINE, CA, ADVISORY REP OF A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR, RIA, 03/27/20, INV REL, IAR, 80/MO- 40/TRADING 3) COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP, 96870 RESEACH DRIVE, IRVINE, CA, ADMINISTRATION OF RIA, 03/27/20,, INV REL, 80/MO- 40/TRADING 4) GRAND LODGE OF CA, 1111 CALIFORNIA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, BOARD MEMBER OF A NON-PUBLIC ENTITY, COMMITTEEMAN, 03/27/20, NIR, 32/YR- 0/TRADING 5) SOMERSET MAIN ST, STE 500, IRVINE, CA, BOARD MEMBER OF A NON-PUBLIC ENTITY, 03/27/20, NIR, 2/MO- 0/TRADING 6) OUTSOURCED FINANCIAL PLANS, 9870 RESEARCH DRIVE, IRVINE, CA, DATA ENTRY, OWNER, 03/27/20, NIR, 20/MO- 0/TRADING 7) PRUDENCE WEALTH ADVISORY, INC., 9870 Research Dr., Irvine CA 92618, United States, 06/28/2023, President, Financial Planning DBA, INV REL, 40 HR/MO - 40 HR/MO TRADING
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2011
Experience
Current
May 12, 2016 - Present
COOPER MCMANUS
Office #1: 9870 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618-4310RIA
CRD#: 111458
Irvine, CA
Current
March 27, 2020 - Present
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
Office #1: 9870 Research Dr., Irvine, CA 92618BD
CRD#: 39543
Irvine, CA
Past
May 23, 2013 - May 12, 2016
CROWN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 112325
COSTA MESA, CA
Past
May 17, 2013 - March 27, 2020
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
IRVINE, CA
Past
September 20, 2010 - June 3, 2013
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
RANCHO ST. MARGARITA, CA
Past
September 17, 2010 - June 3, 2013
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
RANCHO ST. MARGARITA, CA
Past
March 26, 2009 - September 22, 2010
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 468
IRVINE, CA
Past
April 21, 2008 - September 22, 2010
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 468
IRVINE, CA
Past
January 22, 2007 - December 21, 2007
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 4
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past
January 22, 2007 - December 21, 2007
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past
November 11, 2005 - January 24, 2007
WADDELL & REED
RIA
CRD#: 866
BREA, CA
Past
September 30, 2005 - January 24, 2007
WADDELL & REED
BD
CRD#: 866
BREA, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CM
COOPER MCMANUS
401KAMERICA | WEST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE PURMORT GROUP | TAX SMART INVESTING & PLANNING | TADMAN FINANCIAL | SYV WEALTH ADVISORS | ROYAL GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | RIDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | RICCIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRUDENCE WEALTH ADVISORY | PEARL FINANCIAL | NEWPORT INVESTORS | MORGAN STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MKT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LORRIMER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LINDSEY AND LINDSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEFT LANE FINANCIAL | LDW CONSULTING GROUP | LARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | KERR FINANCIAL FAMILY | K.W. JONES WEALTH | IRVINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARRINGTON FINANCIAL | FIRST PRINCIPLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CLARITY GUIDES | FAIR PLANET ADVISORS | EVERGREEN WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | EHG FINANCIAL | CROSS FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS | COOPER MCMANUS | COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP | CB WEALTH ADVISORY | AVANA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS INDICATORS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 111458 / SEC#: 801-61944
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2003 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2003 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
IAR
California(5/12/2016)
RR
California(3/27/2020)
RR
Illinois(3/27/2020)
RR
Maine(6/12/2023)
RR
Missouri(6/12/2023)
RR
Nevada(6/12/2023)
RR
New Jersey(6/12/2023)
RR
Oregon(3/27/2020)
RR
Tennessee(6/12/2023)
RR
Virginia(6/12/2023)
RR
Washington(6/12/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(3/27/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CM
COOPER MCMANUS
401KAMERICA | WEST PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE PURMORT GROUP | TAX SMART INVESTING & PLANNING | TADMAN FINANCIAL | SYV WEALTH ADVISORS | ROYAL GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | RIDGE FINANCIAL PLANNING | RICCIO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRUDENCE WEALTH ADVISORY | PEARL FINANCIAL | NEWPORT INVESTORS | MORGAN STERLING PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MKT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LORRIMER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LINDSEY AND LINDSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEFT LANE FINANCIAL | LDW CONSULTING GROUP | LARSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | KERR FINANCIAL FAMILY | K.W. JONES WEALTH | IRVINE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HARRINGTON FINANCIAL | FIRST PRINCIPLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL CLARITY GUIDES | FAIR PLANET ADVISORS | EVERGREEN WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP | EHG FINANCIAL | CROSS FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS | COOPER MCMANUS | COOPER FINANCIAL GROUP | CB WEALTH ADVISORY | AVANA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ATLAS INDICATORS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ASCENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 111458 / SEC#: 801-61944
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/7/2003 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2003 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
9870 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 516-5333
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
52
SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,372 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,560,714,584 |
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