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Dennis C Smith

CLG
LONG BEACH, CA
·CRD# 6000417·12 years experience

Professional Summary

Dennis C Smith, who also goes by Dennis C Smith, Dennis Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at CLG LLC located in Long Beach, California. Dennis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Dennis has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Dennis C Smith, Dennis Smith

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Years of Experience

12 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CLG LLC·CRD# 282605
RIA
4821 E 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90803
January 30, 2017 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
Long Beach, CA
June 29, 2023 - December 31, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
RIA
Long Beach, CA
September 2, 2014 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
Long Beach, CA
July 18, 2014 - December 31, 2023

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Current Firm

CL
CLG LLC

CLG LLC | MORAN, HEISING, MCELRAVEY & SOWDER LLC | LEGACY FINANCIAL | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | COPIAM ASSET MANAGEMENT | CLG WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 282605 / SEC#: 801-108414
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/29/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (4/18/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

4821 E 2nd Street, Long Beach, CA 90803

Phone Number

(310) 329-5150

# of Employees

35

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 23 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (8/3/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,771

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,123,681,197

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Other business activities

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1. FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, FIXED INSURANCE, START 04/2014, 2HRS/WK (TRADING HOURS), INSURANCE AGENT - SELLS LIFE, ANNUITIES, AND LONG-TERM CARE; 2. COPIAM ASSET MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, DBA NAME FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING & ASSET MANAGEMENT, START 01/08/2015, 30-40 HRS/WK (32.5 TRADING HOURS), PRINCIPAL; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ROTARY CLUB OF LONG BEACH; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 400 OCEANGATE #470 LONG BEACH, CA 90802 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: SERVICE CLUB ; START DATE: 07/2022 ; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS 10 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADVISE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LONG BEACH ROTARY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ; ADDRESS: 400 OCEANGATE #470 LONG BEACH, CA 90802 ; NATURE OF BUSINESS: CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ; START DATE: 07/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: PRESIDENT; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 1-2 ; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1-2 ; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: RUN BOD MEETINGS, SOLICIT DONATIONS, ADVISE AND SEEK CONSENT ON EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS TO COMMUNITY ORGS, CLUB PROJECTS; 5. United American Mortgage Corporation Non Investment Related 3198 Airport Loop Ste F, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Originating, processing and funding mortgages for residential mortgage clients Loan Originator Loan Originator, no ownership or management responsibilities May 30, 2024 12-15 Hours 12-15 Hours during securities trading hours Consult with possible clients regarding mortgage options for purchase or refinance mortgages, if became active client in-take application, "hand-off" file to loan coordinator within UAMCO to complete application, facilitate collection of necessary documents and statements, interact with loan processor. From this point I communicate status and answer client questions they may have until funding of mortgage. 6. Rotary Club of Long Beach; Investment Related; The Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy Sylvan Room Long Beach, CA 90802; Volunteer service organization; Treasurer; Start date 07/01/2026; 5-10 hours a month devoted to this business activity. Duties include treasurer of rotary club.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CL
CLG LLC

CLG LLC | MORAN, HEISING, MCELRAVEY & SOWDER LLC | LEGACY FINANCIAL | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | COPIAM ASSET MANAGEMENT | CLG WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (4/18/2018 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
California
(1/30/2017)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2014About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2014About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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