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Bradley P. Starken

SMART WEALTH
Omaha, NE 68154
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CRD#: 5935906
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Professional summary


Bradley P Starken, who also goes by Brad Starken, Bradley P Starken, Bradley Patrick Starken, Bradley Starken, Brad Starken, is a registered financial advisor currently at SMART WEALTH, LLC located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Bradley has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brad Starken | Bradley P Starken | Bradley Patrick Starken | Bradley Starken | Brad Starken

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.
1. JB Goods LLC, Not Investment-related, 8804 Weir St, Omaha, NE, USA, 68127, 50% Owner, Start Date: 08/01/2020, 1 hrs per week, 0 trading hrs per week, Amazon, Duties: Help find books to sell on Amazon.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Bradley P Starken's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 13, 2022 - Present

SMART WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 13815 Fnb Parkway, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68154
RIA
CRD#: 315496
Omaha, NE
Past

August 13, 2021 - November 9, 2022

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2881
OMAHA, NE
Past

August 12, 2021 - November 9, 2022

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
OMAHA, NE
Past

September 11, 2020 - July 2, 2021

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 103857
Bellevue, NE
Past

August 26, 2020 - July 2, 2021

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103857
Bellevue, NE
Past

February 13, 2020 - June 2, 2020

WEITZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17673
OMAHA, NE
Past

December 9, 2016 - February 3, 2020

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

May 11, 2016 - December 6, 2016

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW BERLIN, WI
Past

March 14, 2014 - March 31, 2016

ASSOCIATED INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1464
GREENFIELD, WI
Past

October 10, 2011 - April 12, 2012

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
OAK CREEK, WI
Past

July 29, 2011 - April 12, 2012

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
OAK CREEK, WI

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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SMART WEALTH, LLC
RETIRE SMART | SMART WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 315496 / SEC#: 801-122372

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Arizona
(2/16/2023)
IAR
Colorado
(7/18/2023)
IAR
Florida
(3/14/2023)
IAR
Indiana
(11/15/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(2/15/2023)
IAR
Kentucky
(8/6/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(8/1/2024)
IAR
Nebraska
(12/13/2022)
IAR
Nevada
(8/1/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(8/1/2024)
IAR
South Carolina
(11/8/2023)
IAR
Texas
(2/16/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(8/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/10/2020
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SMART WEALTH, LLC
RETIRE SMART | SMART WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 315496 / SEC#: 801-122372

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
13815 Fnb Parkway, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68154
Mailing Address
Phone number
(402) 369-7777
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
45

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SMART WEALTH 2A (9/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,291
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 448,397,840

Red Flags


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Company Information


SMART WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 315496Omaha, NE 68154

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