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Damian K. Smith

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Richmond, ME 04357
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CRD#: 7626304
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Professional summary


Damian Kenneth Smith is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Richmond, Maine and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Richmond, Maine.

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

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1. Set Apart Investing DBA; Investment Related; 417 Indiana Road, West Gardiner, ME 04345; Owner; 9/1/2023; 40 hours/month; 40 hours/month; Helping clients to invest in BRI mutual funds/ provide financial planning/ help clients establish 403b or 401k accounts and sell insurance products. 2. Light Restored; Not Investment Related; 417 Indiana Road, West Gardiner, ME 04345; biblical counseling; 9/1/2023; 10 hours/month; 10 hours/month; provide discipleship and coaching support to men through the use of scripture

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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

November 17, 2023 - Present

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

Office #1: 10 Homestead Way, Richmond, ME 04357
RIA
CRD#: 109032
Richmond, ME
Current

August 2, 2023 - Present

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 10 Homestead Way, Richmond, ME 04357
BD
CRD#: 25427
Richmond, ME
Past

October 20, 2022 - July 31, 2023

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
NASHUA, NH

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".
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 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

RR
Maine
(8/2/2023)
IAR
Maine
(11/17/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/2/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/13/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(8/2/2023)
RR
New York
(1/22/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/15/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/13/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 10/20/2022
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,478,773,967

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
01/05/2024
01/10/2023

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Company Information


CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032Richmond, ME 04357

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