Derrick J. Gibbs

SMART MONEY GROUP

EASTLAND, TX 76448

CRD#: 7212277

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Professional summary

Derrick Jovon Gray Gibbs, who also goes by Derrick J Gibbs, Derrick Gibbs, is a registered financial advisor currently at SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC located in Eastland, Texas.

Derrick is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Derrick has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Derrick J Gibbs | Derrick Gibbs

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 9, 2026 - Present

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 106 South Seaman, Eastland, TX 76448

RIA

CRD#: 284187

EASTLAND, TX

Past

September 4, 2025 - May 29, 2026

HDQ WEALTH

RIA

CRD#: 313427

KANSAS CITY, MO

Past

September 7, 2023 - September 2, 2025

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 156480

St. Louis, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

FFG RETIREMENT COUNSELING | SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC | KENNEDY FINANCIAL SERVICES | IRONHORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 284187 / SEC#: 801-107979

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2016 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Texas
(6/9/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/29/2023

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/27/2020

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

FFG RETIREMENT COUNSELING | SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC | KENNEDY FINANCIAL SERVICES | IRONHORSE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 284187 / SEC#: 801-107979

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2016 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

106 South Seaman, Eastland, TX 76448

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 895, Eastland, TX 76448

Phone number

(254) 629-3866

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/13/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,570
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 424,299,735

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Derrick J. Gibbs

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Derrick Jovon Gray Gibbs's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

HDQ WEALTH

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/29/2023

SIE

Date: 10/27/2020

Current Firm

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

SMART MONEY GROUP, LLC

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