Jeffrey B. Smits
WEDBUSH SECURITIES
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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CRD#: 5424632
Professional summary
Jeffrey Brian Smits is a registered financial advisor currently at WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. located in Newport Beach, California.
Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Jeffrey has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 5, 2023 - Present
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 500 Newport Center Dr Ste 850, Newport Beach, CA 92660RIA
BD
CRD#: 877
Newport Beach, CA
Current
July 5, 2023 - Present
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
Office #1: 500 Newport Center Dr Ste 850, Newport Beach, CA 92660RIA
BD
CRD#: 877
Newport Beach, CA
Past
March 28, 2016 - July 7, 2023
EDWARD JONES
RIA
CRD#: 250
MERIDIAN, ID
Past
March 28, 2016 - July 7, 2023
EDWARD JONES
BD
CRD#: 250
MERIDIAN, ID
Past
October 30, 2009 - March 4, 2016
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 793
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past
October 29, 2009 - March 4, 2016
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 793
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past
June 1, 2009 - November 2, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
LAGUNA WOODS, CA
Past
June 1, 2009 - November 2, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
LAGUNA WOODS, CA
Past
June 10, 2008 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
RIA
CRD#: 8209
LAGUNA WOODS, CA
Past
May 13, 2008 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 8209
LAGUNA WOODS, CA
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".
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW
CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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
Alaska(7/5/2023)
RR
California(7/5/2023)
IAR
California(7/5/2023)
RR
Colorado(7/5/2023)
RR
Florida(7/5/2023)
RR
Idaho(7/5/2023)
IAR
Idaho(7/5/2023)
RR
Kansas(11/3/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(7/5/2023)
RR
Minnesota(7/24/2024)
RR
Oregon(7/5/2023)
RR
South Carolina(7/5/2023)
RR
South Dakota(7/5/2023)
RR
Texas(7/5/2023)
IAR
Texas(7/5/2023)
RR
Washington(7/5/2023)
RR
Wyoming(7/5/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
BOX Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BYX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe C2 Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGA Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Cboe Exchange, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Investors' Exchange LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX PEARL, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
MIAX Sapphire
SRO Registrations
RR
Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE National, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
NYSE Texas, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq BX, Inc.
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq GEMX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq ISE, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq MRX, LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq PHLX LLC
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange
Current Firm
WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.
WEDBUSH MORGAN SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH, NOBLE, COOKE, INC | WEDBUSH SECURITIES, INC. | WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC. | WEDBUSH PACGROW
CRD#: 877 / SEC#: 801-6358, 8-12987
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/1970 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2006 Cancelled)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse 225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse, Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address
225 S. Lake Ave Penthouse Attn: Compliance, Pasadena, CA 91101
Phone number
(213) 688-8000
Established
California since 07/08/1966
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
897
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WEDBUSH FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | OWNER | |
| BILLINGS, DANIEL ERIC | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 4568232 |
| BLAND, GEOFFREY CONOR | DIRECTOR | 7358773 |
| DEMPSEY, FRANCIS BURKE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2428325 |
| DRUCH, ANDREW WALTER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 1688071 |
| FITZSIMMONS, ROBERT GERARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1878661 |
| FRAUNCES, KIRSTEN CAMPBELL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2933930 |
| HULTGREN, DONALD WAYNE | EXECUTIVE CHAIR, DIRECTOR | 1475369 |
| MONE, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401952 |
| PARRODE, RODRIGO NMN | EVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4905345 |
| PASET, ROBERT EDWARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 1055902 |
| PRESTON, ERIN KATHLEEN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5314250 |
| WEDBUSH, GARY LANCE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 2234455 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,048 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 5,684,848,455 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 147 |
| Civil Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 60 |
| Bond | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2024 | ||
| 04/26/2024 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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