Kathryn A. Smith
COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS
Greenville, SC 29601
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CRD#: 5818765
Professional summary
Kathryn A. Smith, CFP®, who also goes by Kathryn Smith Payne, Kathryn A Smith, Kathryn Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC. located in Greenville, South Carolina.
Kathryn is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Kathryn has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kathryn Smith Payne | Kathryn A Smith | Kathryn Smith
Other business activities
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1) Kathryn is also employed by Colonial Trust Company. Both Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. and Colonial Trust Company are wholly owned subsidiaries of Colonial Group, Inc. Colonial Trust Company is registered with and regulated by the South Carolina Board of Financial Institutions and provides professional fiduciary services including personal trust and estate related services. Kathryn holds the title of Financial Planner at Colonial Trust Company and is involved in the investment management of the firm's business. Approximately 33% of her time is spent on the business of Colonial Trust Company with the remaining 67% being spent on Colonial Trust Advisors, Inc. business. 2) Kathryn is licensed to sell insurance in South Carolina and is entitled to receive commissions or other remuneration on the sale of insurance products. As such, Kathryn will be able to effect insurance transactions and will receive separate, yet customary compensation.
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2017
Experience
Current
May 4, 2021 - Present
COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.
Office #1: 101 E. Washington Street Suite 200, Greenville, SC 29601RIA
CRD#: 110257
Greenville, SC
Past
January 10, 2019 - April 19, 2021
FINTRUST BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 41608
GREENVILLE, SC
Past
September 28, 2018 - April 19, 2021
FINTRUST CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 145460
GREENVILLE, SC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.
COLONIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 110257 / SEC#: 801-53402
RIA
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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
South Carolina(5/4/2021)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.
COLONIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT INC | COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 110257 / SEC#: 801-53402
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
233 South Pine Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 1724, Spartanburg, SC 29304
Phone number
(864) 582-3356
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
30
SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,036 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,669,779,986 |
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Company Information
COLONIAL TRUST ADVISORS, INC.
CRD#: 110257Greenville, SC 29601TRUST BUT VERIFY
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