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Robert Michael Smith

CFP®
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS
CANONSBURG, PA
·CRD# 800331·52 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Michael Smith, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1974. Robert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, Series 22TO, SIE and Series 1 exams.

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Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1995

Years of Experience

52 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 105644
RIA
380 Southpointe Blvd Ste 210, Canonsburg, PA 15317
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
380 Southpointe Blvd Ste 210, Canonsburg, PA 15317
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
RIA
Pittsburgh, PA
September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023
VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 105950
RIA
Canonsburg, PA
October 24, 2011 - December 31, 2016
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
RIA
Canonsburg, PA
July 19, 2007 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
Canonsburg, PA
January 5, 2004 - September 3, 2013
SOUTHPOINTE FINANCIAL SERVICES·CRD# 121542
RIA
Canonsburg, PA
August 26, 1998 - November 16, 2009
WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC·CRD# 109903
RIA
Canonsburg, PA
February 2, 1998 - November 3, 2006
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15840
BD
El Segundo, CA
January 6, 1997 - December 18, 2003
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 145
BD
Radnor, PA
November 4, 1974 - January 3, 1997

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Current Firm

CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/1984 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096

Phone Number

(310) 257-7880

# of Employees

10,251

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

813,961

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$256,813,748,739

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2026Cover PageReport
10/27/2025Cover PageReport
12/13/2024Cover PageReport
09/26/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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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. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA R & M SMITH PARTNERS, INC. INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 1990 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: VARIES POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES AND LONG TERM CARE 2. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: DBA SOUTHPOINTE FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR START DATE: 1997 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40 APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 35 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: IAR REPRESENTITIVE

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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".
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS

CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/13/1984 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/3/2013)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(6/29/2023)

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 Oct 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1990About the Series 63 exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

Series 22TO — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 22TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1974
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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