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Ava L. Smagacz

49 FINANCIAL
Charlotte, NC 28208
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CRD#: 7561424
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Professional summary


Ava Louise Smagacz is a registered financial advisor currently at 49 FINANCIAL located in Charlotte, North Carolina and OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ava is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Ava has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) 49 Financial / Fixed insurance/ Licensed insurance agent / Non-Investment related / since 6/2022 / 1213 W Morehead St. Suite 508, Charlotte, NC 28208/ 40 hours per month / / Meet with clients, discuss financial goals and needs, and, if applicable, provide fixed insurance services. 2) 49 Wealth Management; Investment Advisor Representative; Investment related; 1213 W Morehead St, Suite 527, Charlotte, NC 28208 since 5/2022; Comprehensive financial planning; gives advice to clients to client on the investment part of the plan; Approximately 40 hours a month specifically utilizing this license. 3) Oakwood Capital Securities; Investment Related; 1213 W Morehead St, Suite 527 Charlotte NC 28208; Registered Representative; Start: 07/2024; 10 hours per month during trading hours. 5 hours per month outside of trading hours.

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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

July 4, 2024 - Present

49 FINANCIAL

Office #1: 1213 W Morehead St Suite 508, Charlotte, NC 28208
RIA
CRD#: 319484
Charlotte, NC
Current

July 23, 2024 - Present

OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1213 W Morehead St Suite 508, Charlotte, NC 28208
BD
CRD#: 21000
Charlotte, NC
Past

May 31, 2022 - January 9, 2024

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Charlotte, NC

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".
49 FINANCIAL
49 FINANCIAL
49 FINANCIAL | GLADIATOR ADVISORS, LLC | 49 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 319484 / SEC#: 801-123687

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2022 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.

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IAR
North Carolina
(7/4/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(7/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/3/2024
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 5/31/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


49 FINANCIAL
49 FINANCIAL
49 FINANCIAL | GLADIATOR ADVISORS, LLC | 49 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 319484 / SEC#: 801-123687

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/8/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3711 S Mopac Expy Suite 150, Austin, TX 78746
Mailing Address
Phone number
(214) 563-1190
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
167

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (7/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,989
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 871,379,407

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/25/2025
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Company Information


49 FINANCIAL

49 FINANCIAL

CRD#: 319484Charlotte, NC 28208

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