Kolby L. Smith

ZHANG FINANCIAL

Portage, MI 49024

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CRD#: 5905157

Professional summary

Kolby Loren Smith, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ZHANG FINANCIAL located in Portage, Michigan.

Kolby is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Kolby has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2013

Experience

Current

October 26, 2017 - Present

ZHANG FINANCIAL

Office #1: 5931 Oakland Dr., Portage, MI 49024

RIA

CRD#: 159257

Portage, MI

Past

March 31, 2011 - October 9, 2017

PLANTE MORAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 112158

Portage, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ZHANG FINANCIAL

ZHANG FINANCIAL | ZHANG FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 159257 / SEC#: 801-72987

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2012 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.

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IAR

Michigan
(10/26/2017)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/30/2011

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

ZHANG FINANCIAL

ZHANG FINANCIAL | ZHANG FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 159257 / SEC#: 801-72987

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/12/2012 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5931 Oakland Dr., Portage, MI 49024

Mailing Address

Phone number

(269) 385-5888

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (8/22/2025)

PART 2A APPENDIX 1 OF FORM ADV (8/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,270
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,176,436,236

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Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ZHANG FINANCIAL

PLANTE MORAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ZHANG FINANCIAL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/30/2011

Current Firm

ZHANG FINANCIAL

Contact information

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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