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Kathy L. Smith
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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CRD#: 5732471
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Professional summary
Kathy L Smith, who also goes by Kathy Lee Mills, is a registered financial professional currently at U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kathy is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Kathy has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Kathy Lee Mills
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 13, 2026 - Present
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 425 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202RIA
BD
CRD#: 14455
Cincinnati, OH
Past
October 23, 2017 - February 13, 2026
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17868
Cincinnati, OH
Past
September 24, 2012 - October 18, 2017
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 136300
MASON, OH
Past
February 19, 2010 - July 11, 2011
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 136300
BETHEL, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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UB
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
MARKET INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION | UNIONBANC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA NA | UBOC INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | UB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)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.
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
Ohio(2/13/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
UB
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
MARKET INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION | UNIONBANC INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | UNION BANK OF CALIFORNIA NA | UBOC INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | UB INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 14455 / SEC#: 801-70084, 8-30706
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2009 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/28/2009 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/24/2009 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
800 N Brand Blvd. 16th Floor 16th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203
Mailing Address
800 N Brand Blvd. 16th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203
Phone number
(800) 634-1100
Established
Delaware since 06/28/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
244
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. BANCORP | SOLE MEMBER | |
| BEJASA, EILEEN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, BROKER-DEALER OPERATIONS | 7002808 |
| CANEVA, DANIEL CESAR | SVP CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 1686099 |
| CLARK, SHANNON KEITH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5829700 |
| ELY, JAMES EUGENE JR. | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - SALES | 1843373 |
| FERGUSON, KIMBERLY NICOLE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGER | 4120145 |
| LAWLOR, BETH DEDRICK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 5352662 |
| ROLLAND, JODI THOMPSON | MANAGER | 2290884 |
| SALSTROM, KYLE NORMAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5025315 |
| TRIPLETT, SHANE T | INSTITUTIONAL SALES MANAGER | 1865319 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,905 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,516,483,817 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2025 | ||
| 08/20/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 11/21/2023 |
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Company Information
U.S. BANCORP ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 14455Cincinnati, OH 45202TRUST BUT VERIFY
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