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Douglas W. Smith

MCADAM LLC
St Augustine, FL
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CRD#: 5525643
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Professional summary

Douglas William Smith, who also goes by Douglas W Smith, Douglas Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at MCADAM LLC located in St Augustine, Florida.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Douglas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Douglas W Smith | Douglas 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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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 11, 2021 - Present

MCADAM LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170914
St Augustine, FL
Past

February 3, 2021 - March 10, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Philadelphia, PA
Past

April 2, 2018 - November 13, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 30, 2018 - November 13, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
TAMPA, FL
Past

November 1, 2016 - March 26, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
RADNOR, PA
Past

November 1, 2016 - March 26, 2018

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
Radnor, PA
Past

October 31, 2016 - March 26, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
RADNOR, PA
Past

July 10, 2015 - October 24, 2016

MCADAM LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170914
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

April 27, 2015 - October 17, 2016

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Philadelphia, PA

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".
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MCADAM LLC
ALEXANDER FINANCIAL PLANNING | RETIREUS | NONA ADVISORS, LLC | MCADAM LLC | MCADAM FA LLC | MBVM PHILADELPHIA | LRVS ADVISORY GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNERS GROUP | CORNERSTONE CAPITAL PLANNING GROUP | CAUDLE MEARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIRCH FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 170914 / SEC#: 801-79583

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2014 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
(10/6/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/25/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/18/2015
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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MCADAM LLC
ALEXANDER FINANCIAL PLANNING | RETIREUS | NONA ADVISORS, LLC | MCADAM LLC | MCADAM FA LLC | MBVM PHILADELPHIA | LRVS ADVISORY GROUP | FINANCIAL PLANNERS GROUP | CORNERSTONE CAPITAL PLANNING GROUP | CAUDLE MEARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIRCH FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 170914 / SEC#: 801-79583

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2014 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
150 N. Radnor Chester Road Suite F-200, Radnor, PA 19087
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 614-5323
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
152

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts10,346
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,294,363,822

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Company Information

MCADAM LLC

CRD#: 170914St Augustine, FL

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