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Gregory W. Smith

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CRD#: 713348
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gregory William Smith was a registered financial professional .

Gregory is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1980. Gregory had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

February 10, 2016 - December 31, 2016

EDI FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15699
IRVING, TX
Past

October 9, 2014 - September 29, 2015

MVP AMERICAN SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 118286
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

January 24, 2011 - May 19, 2014

SELECT CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 145997
PLANO, TX
Past

August 23, 2010 - January 25, 2011

HERITAGE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133019
MALVERN, PA
Past

October 2, 2009 - April 27, 2010

PRIVATE ASSET GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 142541
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

July 16, 2008 - August 27, 2008

PRIVATE ASSET GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 142541
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

July 16, 2008 - September 30, 2009

SELECT CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 145997
PROVO, UT
Past

February 22, 2007 - June 12, 2008

DIRECT CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29639
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 19, 2003 - June 6, 2006

OMNI BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16878
PROVO, UT
Past

March 30, 2001 - June 10, 2003

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
PROVO, UT
Past

June 15, 1998 - June 10, 2003

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

July 30, 1996 - May 20, 1998

MACKEN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13390
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

June 30, 1995 - June 6, 1996

LAGUNA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37547
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

February 3, 1992 - September 25, 1995

TRIQUEST FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6596
GLENDALE, CA
Past

November 20, 1987 - February 11, 1992

G.L. LEAVITT FINANCIAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 17861
Past

November 20, 1981 - November 19, 1987

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

May 19, 1981 - December 8, 1981

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

August 11, 1980 - June 12, 1981

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/16/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 8/2/1980
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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EDI FINANCIAL, INC.
EDI FINANCIAL, INC. | R.R. ORR & ASSOCIATES INC. | HIBLER & ORR INC.

CRD#: 15699 / SEC#: , 8-32566

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/03/2017
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 11/05/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRINZ, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CSO, CCO1330601
DAILY, JAY PATRICKSHAREHOLDER1471899
JOHN, VARKEYFINOP4530162

Disclosures


Regulatory Event11
Arbitration4

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Company Information


EDI FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 15699

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