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Bret D. Robinson

SMART MONEY GROUP
Eastland, TX 76448
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CRD#: 6113913
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Professional summary


Bret Dale Robinson is a registered financial advisor currently at SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC located in Eastland, Texas and CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Three Forks, Montana.

Bret is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Bret has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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) NAME OF BUSINESS: BRET ROBINSON. INVESTMENT RELATED. ADDRESS: 13601 HWY 6 EASTLAND, TX 76448. NATURE OF BUSINESS: LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE. POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER. START DATE: 08/2012. HOURS PER MONTH: 3. HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 3. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PRODUCTS SALES AND SERVICE. 2) NAME OF BUSINESS: SMART MONEY GROUP LLC. INVESTMENT RELATED. ADDRESS: 106 S. SEAMAN ST. EASTLAND, TX 76448. NATURE OF BUSINESS: IAR. POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: IAR. START DATE 07/29/2016. HOURS PER MONTH: 60. HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: ADVISORY SERVICES. 3) NAME OF BUSINESS: EASTLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. ADDRESS: 209 W MAIN, EASTLAND, TX 76448. NATURE OF BUSINESS: CITY CHAMBER. POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: BOARD MEMBER. HOURS PER MONTH: 1. HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL DIRECTION AS A BOARD MEMBER. 4) NAME OF BUSINESS: BRET ROBINSON HORSE TRAINING. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED. ADDRESS: 13601 HWY 6 EASTLAND, TX 76448. NATURE OF BUSINESS: EQUINE CARE, TRAINING, AND SALES. POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER. START DATE: 05/10/08. HOURS PER MONTH: 25-40. HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: CARING, FEEDING, TRAINING, AND SALES OF EQUINE LIVESTOCK. 5) NAME OF BUSINESS: KENNEDY FINANCIAL SERVICES. DBA LICENSED LIFE, DISABILITY, HEALTH AND LTC INSURANCE AGENT. INVESTMENT RELATED. ADDRESS: 106 S SEAMAN ST. EASTLAND, TX 76448. NATURE OF BUSINESS: MEETING WITH CLIENTS/FINANCIAL ADVICE. POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL ADVISOR. START DATE: 08/2012. HOURS PER MONTH: 160. HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 100. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: MEETING WITH CLIENTS, LICENSED LIFE, DISABILITY, HEALTH AND LTC INSURANCE AGENT.A 6) OWNER; GUEST HOUSE RENTAL; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; ADDRESS: 13601 HIGHWAY 6, EASTLAND, TX 766448; START DATE: 5-15-22; GUEST HOUSE RENTAL; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 0 TRADING HOURS PER MONTH. 7) PARTNER; RCREI LLC; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; ADDRESS: 13601 HIGHWAY 6, EASTLAND, TX 766448; START DATE: JANUARY 8, 2021; CABIN, CABIN RENTAL AND RV HOOKUPS; 1 HOUR PER MONTH; 0 TRADING HOURS PER MONTH. 8) CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INVESTMENT RELATED, 106 S. SEAMAN ST. EASTLAND, TX 76448, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE, START DATE 07/29/2016. HOURS PER MONTH 160 HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS 100. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: MEETING WITH CLIENTS ;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 28, 2016 - Present

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 106 South Seaman, Eastland, TX 76448
RIA
CRD#: 284187
Eastland, TX
Current

June 22, 2016 - Present

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 219 South Main Street, Three Forks, MT 59752Office #2: 106 S Seaman St., Eastland, TX 76448
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20999
Three Forks, MT
Past

June 22, 2016 - July 13, 2018

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

November 12, 2015 - June 23, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14503
EASTLAND, TX
Past

May 21, 2014 - June 23, 2016

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14503
EASTLAND, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC
FFG RETIREMENT COUNSELING | SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC | KENNEDY FINANCIAL SERVICES | IRONHORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 284187 / SEC#: 801-107979

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2016 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.
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(6/22/2016)
RR
Montana
(6/22/2016)
IAR
Montana
(11/12/2024)
RR
Nevada
(5/5/2025)
RR
South Dakota
(10/17/2023)
RR
Texas
(6/22/2016)
IAR
Texas
(7/28/2016)
RR
West Virginia
(4/28/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(6/13/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/10/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SM
SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC
FFG RETIREMENT COUNSELING | SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC | KENNEDY FINANCIAL SERVICES | IRONHORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 284187 / SEC#: 801-107979

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
106 South Seaman, Eastland, TX 76448
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 895, Eastland, TX 76448
Phone number
(254) 629-3866
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (7/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,544
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 368,881,695

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Company Information


SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 284187Eastland, TX 76448

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