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Ian Robert Hulen Smith

Ian R. Smith

ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | Financial Adviser, Dallas Area Office Manager
Dallas, TX 75201
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CRD#: 6130434
Ian Robert Hulen Smith

Professional summary


Ian Robert Hulen Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC located in Dallas, Texas.

Ian is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Ian has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Ian is committed to helping individuals and families feel confident about their financial well-being. Taking a holistic approach, he educates and guides clients on all of life’s financial decisions involving investments, retirement, taxes, insurance, estate planning and more. His ultimate objective is to help people achieve their financial goals and retirement dreams.<#CR#><#CR#>Bringing several years of experience in the financial services industry, Ian worked as a wholesaler for various investment fund sponsors prior to joining Advance Capital. He served as the Regional Vice President for Westwood Management.<#CR#><#CR#>Ian earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations from Brown University, and a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Texas at Dallas. He is a member of the Dallas/Fort Worth World Affairs Council.
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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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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 8, 2020 - Present

ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

Office #1: Regus - Downtown Republic Center 325 N. Saint Paul Street, Suite 3131, Dallas, TX 75201
RIA
CRD#: 110767
Dallas, TX
Past

July 12, 2016 - June 30, 2020

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 12, 2015 - June 1, 2016

NEXBANK SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 133267
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 28, 2014 - June 1, 2016

NEXPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 165013
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 13, 2013 - June 6, 2014

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

May 6, 2013 - June 5, 2014

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

December 3, 2012 - April 9, 2013

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
WESTLAKE, TX

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".
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ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 110767 / SEC#: 801-28092

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/9/1986 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(7/8/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/9/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/4/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AC
ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC
ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

CRD#: 110767 / SEC#: 801-28092

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/9/1986 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Towne Square Suite 444, Southfield, MI 48076
Mailing Address
Phone number
(248) 350-8543
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
54

SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV BROCHURE (9/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,365
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,504,447,556

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Company Information


ADVANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

Financial Adviser, Dallas Area Office ManagerCRD#: 110767Dallas, TX 75201

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