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Raymond Hill Smith Jr

CFP®
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER
MACON, GA
·CRD# 731506·45 years experience

Professional Summary

Raymond Hill Smith JR, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC. located in Macon, Georgia. Raymond is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Raymond has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 14, Series 53, Series 27 and Series...

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial Planner

Years of Experience

45 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.·CRD# 1329
RIA
BD
1. 4001 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31210-50392. 4001 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31210-5039
February 19, 2003 - Present
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.·CRD# 1329
RIA
BD
1. 4001 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31210-50392. 4001 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31210-5039
May 18, 1981 - Present

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Current Firm

SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.

BROWN AND GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN AND GROOVER | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER INC. D/B/A SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 1329 / SEC#: 801-117531, 8-13079
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2019 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/13/1999 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/26/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

4001 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31210-5039

Mailing Address

4001 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31210-5039

Phone Number

(478) 474-7004

Established

Georgia since 01/01/1967

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

7

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 23 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (32 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 23 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2026-02-28 SBG ADV2B-TH (3/16/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
SMITH, RAYMOND HILL JRCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER731506
BARFIELD, THOMAS EARL JRSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4518997
EDWARDS, HOLLI COXCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5967474
EDWARDS, HOLLI COXFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5967474
GAITHER, THOMAS DEWITT JR.PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6007486
GAITHER, THOMAS DEWITT JR.COO/GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL6007486

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

722

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$284,162,648

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

17

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/17/2025Cover PageReport
10/24/2024Cover PageReport
10/26/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1) TWISTEM.COM, TIRE STEM MANUFACTURER, ONE HOUR PER WEEK, NO COMPENSATION 2) BOARD MEMBER PUREFY.COM, REFIANCE STUDENT LOANS, TWO HOURS PER WEEK, NO COMPENSATION 4) BOARD MEMBER GOODWILL OF MACON; 3 HOURS PER MONTH, NO COMPENSATION. 5) ACTS AS TRUSTEE FOR THE FOLLOWING: DANA S. RASHIDFAROKHI IRREVOCABLE TRUST; MARION KATHLEEN VESS SMITH & RAYMOND H. SMITH TRUSTS; GEORGE A. MCMANUS TRUSTS; JUANITA H. MCMANUS TRUSTS; CALVIN RANDALL MCMANUS TRUST; DEBRA MCMANUS TRUST; AND GEORGE MICHAEL MCMANUS TRUST. 6) ACTS AS POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR THE FOLLOWING: JOYCE R. SCHAFER.

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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".
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.

BROWN AND GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN AND GROOVER | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER INC. D/B/A SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 1329 / SEC#: 801-117531, 8-13079
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2019 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/13/1999 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/26/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
IAR
Alabama
(6/17/2026)
RR
Arizona
(5/12/2021)
RR
California
(5/2/2000)
RR
Connecticut
(1/3/2000)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/7/2015)
RR
Florida
(3/13/2000)
RR
Georgia
(10/24/1983)
IAR
Georgia
(2/19/2003)
RR
Hawaii
(5/1/2002)
RR
Idaho
(11/2/1999)
RR
Illinois
(10/15/1999)
RR
Indiana
(6/15/2000)
RR
Kentucky
(10/4/1999)
RR
Louisiana
(10/4/1999)
RR
Minnesota
(9/22/1999)
RR
Mississippi
(1/10/2000)
RR
New Jersey
(10/6/1999)
RR
New York
(1/13/2001)
RR
North Carolina
(10/13/1999)
IAR
North Carolina
(12/8/2017)
RR
Ohio
(3/22/2000)
IAR
Ohio
(12/8/2017)
RR
Oregon
(2/4/2000)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/16/1999)
RR
South Carolina
(8/24/1999)
RR
Tennessee
(12/7/2000)
IAR
Tennessee
(5/27/2010)
RR
Texas
(3/5/2001)
RR
Virginia
(9/23/1999)
RR
Washington
(5/18/2000)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/25/2000)
RR
Wyoming
(12/18/2012)

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.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1983About the Series 63 exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 57TO — Securities Trader Exam

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 57TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Aug 1999

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 1981About the Series 7 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 53 — Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Passed Dec 1993About the Series 53 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Apr 1988About the Series 27 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Oct 1986About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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