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Megan M. Smith
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
BILLINGS, MT 59101
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CRD#: 7154399
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Professional summary
Megan Marie Smith, who also goes by Megan Marie Hardy, Megan Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Billings, Montana and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Billings, Montana.
Megan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Megan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Megan Marie Hardy | Megan Smith
Other business activities
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1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: ADVOCARE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: BILLINGS, MT 59101 NATURE OF BUSINESS: HEALTH AND WELLNESS VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS START DATE: 6/2014 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: DISTRIBUTOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: MINIMAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SALES; 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: LIMELIFE BY ALCONE INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: BILLINGS, MT 59101 NATURE OF BUSINESS: USE AND SELL MAKE UP AND SKIN CARE START DATE: 8/2020 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: DISTRIBUTOR APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 3 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: USE AND SELL MAKE UP AND SKIN CARE; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: NOTARY INVESTMENT RELATED: NO ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: NOTARY START DATE: 10/2017 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: NOTARY APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: MINIMAL APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: MINIMAL BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NOTARY; 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SITZMAN BONNER WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: INVESTMENT OF SECURITIES WORKING WITH CLIENTS START DATE: 1/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REGISTERED CLIENT ASSOCIATE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 30 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REGISTERED CLIENT ASSOCIATE; 5. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL ADVISORS START DATE: 1/2022 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: REGISTERED CLIENT ASSOCIATE APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 30 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: REGISTERED BRANCH MANAGER ASSISTANT - ASSIST THE BRANCH MANAGER AND THE BRANCH WITH WHATEVER IS NEEDED, REGISTERED CLIENT ASSOCIATE - INVESTMENT OF SECURITIES WORKING WITH CLIENTS. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ASSISTANT - WORK WITH THE MARKETING TEAM, ASSIST AND HELP WHEREVER IS NEEDED; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: THE SAAVY WEALTH PLANNERS; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES; START DATE: 09/2024; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 30; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 30; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERIVCES; 7. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: INTELETRAVEL, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION, NATURE OF BUSINESS: TRAVEL, START DATE: 04/2025, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INDEPENDENT TAVEL AGENT, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 10, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 0, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BOOK TRAVEL FOR VACATIONS.;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 550 N. 31st Street Suite 530, Billings, MT 59101RIA
CRD#: 105644
BILLINGS, MT
Current
April 20, 2022 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 550 N. 31st Street Suite 530, Billings, MT 59101BD
CRD#: 13572
Billings, MT
Past
April 20, 2022 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past
July 8, 2021 - April 20, 2022
FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16507
BILLINGS, MT
Past
October 23, 2019 - April 20, 2022
FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC
BD
CRD#: 16507
BILLINGS, MT
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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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.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
Arizona(1/5/2023)
RR
California(1/5/2023)
RR
Colorado(1/5/2023)
RR
Kentucky(1/5/2023)
RR
Montana(4/20/2022)
IAR
Montana(6/29/2023)
RR
Nevada(1/5/2023)
RR
New Mexico(1/2/2025)
RR
Texas(1/2/2025)
IAR
Texas(3/26/2025)
RR
Utah(1/2/2025)
RR
Washington(1/2/2025)
RR
Wyoming(1/5/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 10/23/2019
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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Company Information
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CRD#: 105644Billings, MT 59101TRUST BUT VERIFY
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