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Ryan M. Smith

SYNERGY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
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CRD#: 5993626
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Professional summary


Ryan Michael Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at SYNERGY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC located in Altamonte Springs, Florida and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Altamonte Springs, Florida.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Ryan has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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) 05/01/2025 -Synergy Wealth Alliance -DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Inv Rel - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date:05/01/2025. 2)05/01/2025 - Totem LLC - Independent Contractor for Virtual Administrative Services -Business Owner - Inv Rel - Port Orange, FL - Start: 01/01/2025- 10 Hrs/Mth - 0 Hrs During Trading. 3) 05/06/2025 - Synergy Wealth Alliance, LLC - Investment Related - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date:04/28/2025 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 6 Hrs During Trading.I provide investment advisory services to Synergy Investment Management, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 5/2025. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm�s Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4) 05/06/2025 - Synergy Investment Management, LLC - Investment Related - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date:05/01/2025 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 8 Hrs During Trading.I provide investment advisory services to Synergy Investment Management, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 5/2025. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm�s Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 5) 10/15/2025 - Synergy Growth Alliance - Investment Related - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date:10/01/2025 - 40 Hrs/Mth - 40 Hrs During Trading.I provide investment advisory services through Synergy Investment Management, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 10/2025. I expect to spend approximately 25 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 5, 2025 - Present

SYNERGY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 215 North Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
RIA
CRD#: 305961
Altamonte Springs, FL
Current

May 1, 2025 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 215 N Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Altamonte Springs, FL
Past

September 24, 2024 - April 21, 2025

GFG SOLUTIONS

RIA
CRD#: 331977
ORLANDO, FL
Past

January 5, 2024 - February 15, 2025

GFG SOLUTIONS

RIA
CRD#: 328988
ORLANDO, FL
Past

September 14, 2023 - December 31, 2023

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Orlando, FL
Past

May 28, 2020 - August 14, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Past

May 27, 2020 - August 14, 2023

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
DAYTONA BEACH, FL
Past

November 14, 2019 - May 19, 2020

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SUWANEE, GA
Past

November 13, 2019 - May 19, 2020

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST CLOUD, MN
Past

August 31, 2017 - January 16, 2019

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 283390
BLUFFTON, SC
Past

July 18, 2017 - January 16, 2019

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
BLUFFTON, SC
Past

January 29, 2015 - July 13, 2015

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
SUWANEE, GA
Past

October 6, 2012 - April 8, 2013

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
ROSWELL, GA
Past

November 29, 2011 - July 11, 2012

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CALHOUN, GA

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".
SI
SYNERGY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
MERIT WEALTH ADVISORS | SYNERGY WEALTH ALLIANCE, LLC | SYNERGY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | NEXT STAGE CONSULTING

CRD#: 305961 / SEC#: 801-129970

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2024 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2024 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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RR
Florida
(5/1/2025)
IAR
Florida
(5/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/10/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SI
SYNERGY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
MERIT WEALTH ADVISORS | SYNERGY WEALTH ALLIANCE, LLC | SYNERGY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | NEXT STAGE CONSULTING

CRD#: 305961 / SEC#: 801-129970

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2024 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
215 North Westmonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Mailing Address
Phone number
(321) 203-4458
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
29

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SYNERGY DISCLOSURE BROCHURE, WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE, AND PRIVACY POLICY (4/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,070
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 461,195,028

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Company Information


SYNERGY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 305961Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

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