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Sierra K. Smith

BLUE MARBLE INVESTMENTS
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
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CRD#: 7373331
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Professional summary


Sierra Kathryn Smith, who also goes by Sierra Smith, is a registered financial advisor currently at BLUE MARBLE INVESTMENTS located in Santa Barbara, California and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Santa Barbara, California.

Sierra is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Sierra has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Sierra Smith

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.
1. Blue Marble Investments LLC. Investment Related. At Registered Location. RIA. IAR. 10/2021. 40. 40. Services As an Investment Advisor Representative and Registered Representative.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 7, 2022 - Present

BLUE MARBLE INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 1117 State St. #85, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
RIA
CRD#: 141354
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Current

October 28, 2021 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 3345 State Street #3335, Santa Barbara, CA 93130
BD
CRD#: 35747
Santa Barbara, CA

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".
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BLUE MARBLE INVESTMENTS
BLUE MARBLE INVESTMENTS | EARTHFOLIO | BLUE MARBLE INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 141354 / SEC#: 801-120447

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2021 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2021 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2021 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2021 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2021 Terminated)

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

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California
(11/16/2021)
IAR
California
(6/7/2022)
IAR
Texas
(1/12/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/21/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/28/2021
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BLUE MARBLE INVESTMENTS
BLUE MARBLE INVESTMENTS | EARTHFOLIO | BLUE MARBLE INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 141354 / SEC#: 801-120447

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2021 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2021 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2021 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2021 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/30/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2021 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1117 State St. #85, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 595-1820
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE BROCHURE - EARTHFOLIO (10/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts407
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 181,448,959

Red Flags


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Company Information


BLUE MARBLE INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 141354Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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