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Craig M. Small

SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES
Akron, OH 44333
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CRD#: 5338171
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Professional summary


Craig Michael Small, who also goes by Craig M Small, Craig Michael Small, Cfa, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Akron, Ohio and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Akron, Ohio.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Craig has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Craig M Small | Craig Michael Small, Cfa

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. 6/13/2008 - SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 2. 10/8/2019 - Symphony Financial Services, Inc. - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - VP and Analyst - Started 10/01/2019 - 160 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - for RIA - I provide investment advisory services through Symphony Financial Services, Inc., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2019. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3. 6/29/2020 - Kim and Associates - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Outside/W-2 Employment - Started 05/28/2020 - 15 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - Management of Kim and Associates office employees. 4. 10/29/2021 - PBOC National LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Outside/W-2 Employment - Start Date: 07/19/2021 - 1 Hour Per Month/1 Hour During Securities Trading - Help with website maintenance.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 19, 2009 - Present

SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 4100 Embassy Parkway Suite 100, Akron, OH 44333
RIA
CRD#: 125058
Akron, OH
Current

August 14, 2008 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 4100 Embassy Parkway Ste 100, Akron, OH 44333-1783
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Akron, OH
Past

March 23, 2011 - November 16, 2012

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC

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".
SF
SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 125058 / SEC#: 801-63300

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2004 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2010 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

RR
Arizona
(6/28/2011)
RR
California
(6/28/2011)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/15/2011)
RR
Florida
(3/15/2011)
RR
Georgia
(6/28/2011)
RR
Illinois
(6/28/2011)
RR
Indiana
(6/28/2011)
RR
Kentucky
(6/28/2011)
RR
Maryland
(3/15/2011)
RR
Michigan
(6/28/2011)
RR
New York
(6/28/2011)
RR
North Carolina
(6/28/2011)
RR
Ohio
(8/14/2008)
IAR
Ohio
(2/19/2009)
RR
Oregon
(6/28/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/28/2011)
RR
South Carolina
(6/28/2011)
RR
Texas
(6/28/2011)
RR
Virginia
(6/28/2011)
RR
Washington
(6/28/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/1/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/22/2019
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SF
SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 125058 / SEC#: 801-63300

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2004 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4100 Embassy Parkway Suite 100, Akron, OH 44333
Mailing Address
Phone number
(330) 434-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A: FIRM BROCHURE (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,254
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 376,086,940

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Company Information


SYMPHONY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 125058Akron, OH 44333

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