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Brandon Joseph Smith

Brandon J. Smith

FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | Managing Director--Investments
Los Altos, CA 94022
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CRD#: 5053905
Brandon Joseph Smith

Professional summary


Brandon Joseph Smith, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH LLC located in Los Altos, California.

Brandon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Brandon has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Trust & estate planning
Financial planning
Trading individual securities
Retirement planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
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.
RENTAL PROPERTY; INV RELATED; SANDY, UT; OWNER; START 12/2005; 0 HRS PER MONTH. LOS ALTOS ROTARY ENDOWMENT FUND, INV RELATED, LOS ALTOS, CA, BOARD MEMBER, START 7/1/2022, 2 HRS PER MONTH, 0 HRS DURING TRADING, DISCUSS INVESTMENT DECISIONS FOR ENDOWMENT FUND AND PROVIDE ADVICE IN THAT CAPACITY. LOS ALTOS ROTARY ENDOWMENT FUND, INV RELATED, LOS ALTOS, CA, INV COMMITTEE MEMBER, START 7/1/2022, 1 HR PER MONTH, 0 HRS DURING TRADING, ASSISTING WITH ASSET ALLOCATION AND RECOMMENDING AN INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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: 2022

Experience


Current

June 12, 2023 - Present

FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

Office #1: 4 Main Street Suite 240, Los Altos, CA 94022
RIA
CRD#: 325690
Los Altos, CA
Past

June 18, 2012 - June 29, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
LOS ALTOS, CA
Past

June 15, 2012 - June 29, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
LOS ALTOS, CA
Past

May 2, 2009 - June 19, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
SUNNYVALE, CA
Past

May 2, 2009 - June 19, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
SUNNYVALE, CA
Past

July 9, 2008 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 599
SUNNYVALE, CA
Past

July 8, 2008 - May 2, 2009

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
SUNNYVALE, CA
Past

April 7, 2006 - July 2, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

April 7, 2006 - July 2, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

February 22, 2006 - April 5, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
MIDVALE, UT
Past

February 7, 2006 - April 5, 2006

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MIDVALE, UT

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".
FP
FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH LLC
FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 325690 / SEC#: 801-127620

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2023 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
California
(6/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/18/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FP
FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH LLC
FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

CRD#: 325690 / SEC#: 801-127620

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4 Main Street Suite 240, Los Altos, CA 94022
Mailing Address
Phone number
(650) 229-8782
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH ADV PART 2A (1/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts291
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 337,916,530

Red Flags


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Company Information


FLYWHEEL PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

Managing Director--InvestmentsCRD#: 325690Los Altos, CA 94022

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