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John V. Smith

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CRD#: 5764683
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Professional summary


John Victor Smith was suspended by undefined from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

John Victor Smith, who also goes by John Smith, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2010. John had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Smith

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 29, 2015 - July 21, 2016

CLARAPHI ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165868
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 13, 2014 - December 16, 2016

LEGEND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 120978
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 28, 2014 - December 7, 2016

LEGEND SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44952
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 25, 2011 - February 4, 2014

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 24, 2010 - October 7, 2010

THINKEQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 20996
NEW YORK, NY

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".
CA
CLARAPHI ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC
ADVISORS ON CALL | WINKLER WEALTH | ULTRA FINANCIAL PLUS, LLC DBA ULTRA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | THOMAS ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SEELAN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | SEELAN WEALTH STRATEGIES, ADVANCED TAX CONSULTING, LLC | RJF, INC. | MDR HOLDINGS, LLC | LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC | LEGACY WEALTH PARTNERS, LEGACY RETIREMENT GROUP | HERITAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES | HACKETT ADVISORY | H. L. DINGLE & COMPANY | GOSS & COMPANY | GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GF THOMAS ADVISORY GROUP | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTIFIED FUTURES, INC | FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS, INC., TAX ARTISTS | FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | ERBC, INC. | DENIS WONG & ASSOCIATES | CLARAPHI ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC | CHADWICK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BOWEN FINANCIAL GROUP | ANDALUS CAPITAL

CRD#: 165868 / SEC#: 801-80575

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2014 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2014 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/7/2015 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2014 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2014 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2014 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2014 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/8/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CA
CLARAPHI ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC
ADVISORS ON CALL | WINKLER WEALTH | ULTRA FINANCIAL PLUS, LLC DBA ULTRA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC | THOMAS ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | SEELAN WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | SEELAN WEALTH STRATEGIES, ADVANCED TAX CONSULTING, LLC | RJF, INC. | MDR HOLDINGS, LLC | LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC | LEGACY WEALTH PARTNERS, LEGACY RETIREMENT GROUP | HERITAGE FINANCIAL SERVICES | HACKETT ADVISORY | H. L. DINGLE & COMPANY | GOSS & COMPANY | GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GF THOMAS ADVISORY GROUP | GENTRY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORTIFIED FUTURES, INC | FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS, INC., TAX ARTISTS | FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES | ERBC, INC. | DENIS WONG & ASSOCIATES | CLARAPHI ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC | CHADWICK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BOWEN FINANCIAL GROUP | ANDALUS CAPITAL

CRD#: 165868 / SEC#: 801-80575

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2014 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2014 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/7/2015 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2014 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2014 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2014 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2014 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2014 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2014 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
120 Vantis Drive Suite 585, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 215-0025
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A EFF AUG 22 2022 (3/31/2023)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,422
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 382,500,156

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
06/27/2022
Cover Page

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Company Information


CLARAPHI ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 165868

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