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Stephen Richard Smith

STEPHEN SMITH FINANCIAL
SCHAUMBURG, IL
·CRD# 6713437·10 years experience

Professional Summary

Stephen Richard Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at STEPHEN SMITH FINANCIAL INC. located in Schaumburg, Illinois. Stephen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Stephen has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

10 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

STEPHEN SMITH FINANCIAL INC.·CRD# 339402
RIA
1701 East Woodfield Road Suite 810, Schaumburg, IL 60173
December 3, 2025 - Present
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 282580
RIA
Schaumburg, IL
November 5, 2025 - April 28, 2026
WEALTH BUILDER FUNDS LLC·CRD# 328782
RIA
Cary, IL
January 10, 2024 - November 4, 2025
SIGNIFICANT WEALTH PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 293060
RIA
Cary, IL
July 12, 2018 - January 15, 2026
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS, INC.·CRD# 19935
RIA
Hawthorn Woods, IL
October 27, 2016 - February 20, 2024

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Current Firm

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STEPHEN SMITH FINANCIAL INC.

STEPHEN SMITH FINANCIAL INC.

CRD#: 339402 / SEC#: 801-134877
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1701 East Woodfield Road Suite 810, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Phone Number

(847) 881-8996

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 2 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SSF ADV 2A (7/8/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

458

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$129,000,000

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Other business activities

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1. Author; Not Investment Related: Arlington Heights, IL; Author; Position: Owner; Start Date: 11/2022; Approx. 0 hours a month; Approx 0 hours during trading; Author. 2. Stephen Smith Insurance; Yes, Investment Related; 36 North Lincoln Lane, Arlington Heights IL 60004; Insurance Sales; POSITION Owner; Start Date 11/2025; Approx. 40 hours a month; Approx. 40 hours during trading; Insurance Sales and Services.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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STEPHEN SMITH FINANCIAL INC.

STEPHEN SMITH FINANCIAL INC.

CRD#: 339402 / SEC#: 801-134877
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2025 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.
IAR
Illinois
(12/3/2025)
IAR
Texas
(3/19/2026)

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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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2016About the Series 65 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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