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Blake J. Cate

SMEAC FINANCIAL
Nolensville, TN
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CRD#: 716303
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Professional summary


Blake Jackson Cate JR, who also goes by B. Jack Cate, Jack Cate, is a registered financial advisor currently at SMEAC FINANCIAL, LLC located in Nolensville, Tennessee.

Blake is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Blake has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


B. Jack Cate | Jack Cate

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.
RENTAL PROPERTY; INV RELATED; NASHVILLE, TN; 100% OWNERSHIP WITH SPOUSE; START 2/1/2016; 1 HOUR PER MONTH, 0 DURING TRADING; OWNER, LANDLORD.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 25, 2020 - Present

SMEAC FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 308990
Nolensville, TN
Past

October 1, 1999 - September 9, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

October 1, 1999 - September 9, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

April 30, 1996 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 23, 1980 - April 26, 1996

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
Tennessee
(8/25/2020)
IAR
Texas
(8/23/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/22/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
SMEAC FINANCIAL, LLC
SMEAC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 308990 / SEC#:

Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2020 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2021 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
Nolensville, TN
Mailing Address
Phone number
(615) 385-7184
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,476,000

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Company Information


SMEAC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 308990Nolensville, TN

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