BP
Blaine A. Pestle
SMITH, MOORE & CO.
Fulton, MO 65251
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 6727152
BP
Professional summary
Blaine A Pestle, who also goes by Blaine Mcquaid Eskridge, Blaine Mcquaid, Blaine A Mcquaid, Blaine Ashley Mcquaid Pestle, is a registered financial advisor currently at SMITH, MOORE & CO. located in Fulton, Missouri.
Blaine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Blaine has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Blaine Mcquaid Eskridge | Blaine Mcquaid | Blaine A Mcquaid | Blaine Ashley Mcquaid Pestle
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.
Airbnb, non-investment related, 408 W. Texas Ave., Columbia, MO 65202, short term rental, co-owner, 07/2019, 20 hrs. per month, 0 hrs. during securities trading hours, administrative/management.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
Click below to view Blaine A Pestle's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
Click below to view Blaine A Pestle's 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®
NoneExperience
Current
May 26, 2023 - Present
SMITH, MOORE & CO.
Office #1: 534 Court Street, Fulton, MO 65251RIA
BD
CRD#: 3441
Fulton, MO
Current
April 1, 2023 - Present
SMITH, MOORE & CO.
Office #1: 534 Court Street, Fulton, MO 65251RIA
BD
CRD#: 3441
Fulton, MO
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".
SMITH, MOORE & CO.
SMITH MOORE & CO. | THE SEVENS ADVISORY GROUP | SMITH, MOORE & CO.
CRD#: 3441 / SEC#: 801-68175, 8-27480
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/8/2007 Approved)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2025 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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
Missouri(5/26/2023)
IAR
Missouri(5/26/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/1/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SMITH, MOORE & CO.
SMITH MOORE & CO. | THE SEVENS ADVISORY GROUP | SMITH, MOORE & CO.
CRD#: 3441 / SEC#: 801-68175, 8-27480
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/8/2007 Approved)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/1/2025 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
Contact information
Main Address
7777 Bonhomme Ave., Suite 2400 Suite 2400, Clayton, MO 63105
Mailing Address
7777 Bonhomme Ave., Suite 2400, Clayton, MO 63105
Phone number
(314) 727-5225
Established
Missouri since 12/23/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
65
SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| DEUTSCH, STEWART JAMES JR | PRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR | 2537447 |
| SCHULTE, TIMOTHY EUGENE | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, DIRECTOR | 1869986 |
| RHYNER, RANDALL PAUL | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 2443274 |
| SCHMIDT, KENT CHARLES | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 2153325 |
| BRAGG, MATTHEW EDWARD | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 2279799 |
| BRODY, AMY LYNN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP | 6486826 |
| KRAFT, BARBARA ANN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 1225082 |
| MORAN, DANIEL PATRICK | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 2685632 |
| PERRYMAN, JARET DALIN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 3034594 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,353 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,008,286,156 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 7 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
