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Braden L. Smidt

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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CRD#: 6468564
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Professional summary


Braden Lee Smidt, who also goes by Brady Lee Smidt, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Braden is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Braden 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


Brady Lee Smidt

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.
06-2018 TO PRESENT INVESTMENT RELATED SWENSON INVESTMENTS & COMMODITIES DBA SWENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT IS LOCATED AT 5002 S. BROADBAND LN. SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108. SWENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR ESTATE PLANNING INCLUDING LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE. MR. SMIDT SPENDS 40 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS ADDRESSING CLIENT INSURANCE NEEDS. 08-2021 TO PRESENT SKYLINE CAPTIAL, LLC SIOUX FALLS, SD INVESTMENT RELATED SKYLINE CAPITAL LLC ASSITS FIRMS WITH THE PROCESS OF RAISING CAPITAL AND IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL INVESTORS. MR. SMIDT PROVIDES ADMINSTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE THIRD PARTY FIRM. MR. SMIDT SPENDS 10 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS IN ADDRESSING ADMINSTRATIVE MATTERS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Braden Lee Smidt's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

July 24, 2018 - Present

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 5002 Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
RIA
CRD#: 160108
Sioux Falls, SD
Past

August 18, 2016 - July 14, 2017

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 160108
Sioux Falls, SD
Past

July 11, 2016 - August 14, 2017

AEGIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 199511
Sioux Falls, SD
Past

June 18, 2015 - July 17, 2017

VISION BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

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CRD#: 47927
SIOUX FALLS, SD

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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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SWENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLORIDA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FFS1

CRD#: 160108 / SEC#: 801-117266

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2019 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2019 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2019 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
South Dakota
(7/24/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/8/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SWENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLORIDA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FFS1

CRD#: 160108 / SEC#: 801-117266

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2019 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2019 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2019 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
698 North Maitland Avenue Suite 101, Maitland, FL 32751
Mailing Address
Phone number
(407) 261-4242
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AIA_ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,604
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 341,046,660

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Company Information


ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 160108Sioux Falls, SD 57108

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