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Frederick Smids

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS
Beaumont, TX 77706
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CRD#: 5947129
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Professional summary

Frederick Smids is a registered financial advisor currently at BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Beaumont, Texas.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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) 08/2000 - PRESENT, FRED SMIDS, SELF-EMPLOYED/INSURANCE AGENT, HOURS DEDICATED: 20/WEEK 2) 05/2011 - PRESENT, SECURITY & WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC, OWNER/INSURANCE SALES, HOURS DEDICATED: 20/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

October 28, 2014 - Present

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 7977 Gladys Ave, Beaumont, TX 77706
RIA
CRD#: 137658
Beaumont, TX
Past

July 5, 2011 - October 23, 2014

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
BEAUMONT, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 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
Texas
(10/28/2014)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/14/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

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BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1745 S Naperville Rd Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 653-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
244

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RWA ADV 2A (7/30/2025)
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Company Information

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137658Beaumont, TX 77706

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