Cody R. Smith

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Lexington, KY 40507

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 7111729

Professional summary

Cody R Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Cody is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Cody has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

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.

The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Cody R Smith'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

April 1, 2025 - Present

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507

RIA

CRD#: 151523

Lexington, KY

Past

July 9, 2020 - June 21, 2024

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

LEXINGTON, KY

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".

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Kentucky
(4/1/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/27/2025

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 8/28/2020

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 7/9/2020

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 5/29/2020

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | VARSITY WEALTH

CRD#: 151523 / SEC#: 801-70676

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/14/2009 Approved)

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

100 W Main Street Suite 450, Lexington, KY 40507

Mailing Address

Phone number

(859) 543-4516

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	8,802
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,885,527,411

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.

Similar Advisors

Ginger Ford

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Lexington, KY

Why Advisor Check

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Cody R. Smith

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Cody R Smith's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/27/2025

Series 63

Date: 8/28/2020

Series 6TO

Date: 7/9/2020

SIE

Date: 5/29/2020

Current Firm

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors