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Ryan M. Smith

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CRD#: 5993626
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Professional summary

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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Ryan Michael Smith was a registered financial professional .

Ryan is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Ryan had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

May 5, 2025 - December 12, 2025

SYNERGY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305961
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL
Past

May 1, 2025 - December 17, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/10/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/7/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/18/2017
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/28/2011
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

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 (19 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#: 305961

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