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Richard Michael Smarg

ADVISORS TRUST PLANNING AND INVESTMENT COMPANY
NAPLES, FL
·CRD# 816052·51 years experience

Professional Summary

Richard Michael Smarg is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORS TRUST PLANNING AND INVESTMENT COMPANY located in Naples, Florida and M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in Naples, Florida. Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. Richard has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 1, Series 24 and Series...

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Years of Experience

51 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ADVISORS TRUST PLANNING AND INVESTMENT COMPANY·CRD# 142282
RIA
1185 Immokalee Road, Suite #120, Naples, FL 34110
November 30, 1998 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 43285
RIA
BD
1185 Immokalee Road Suite 120, Naples, FL 34110
November 16, 2016 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 43285
RIA
BD
1185 Immokalee Road Suite 120, Naples, FL 34110
November 22, 2000 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
BD
New York, NY
May 3, 1999 - October 19, 2000
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION·CRD# 4806
BD
Boston, MA
March 19, 1997 - November 22, 2000
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC·CRD# 6635
BD
February 26, 1988 - May 3, 1999
MCGINN, SMITH & CO., INC.·CRD# 8453
BD
March 25, 1987 - December 7, 1987
GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC·CRD# 6635
BD
New York, NY
September 12, 1978 - May 3, 1999
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES·CRD# 615
BD
December 4, 1975 - November 24, 1978

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Current Firm

MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207

Phone Number

(888) 520-6784

Established

Oregon since 03/21/1997

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,442

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. FORM 2A ADV FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATEDEQUITY OWNER—
DAVIS, TARA ANNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5441665
HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETHVICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4771801
ROGERS, MARIA RENEEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2442526
SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKICHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2408456

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

8,115

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,206,330,654

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

5

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/29/2026Cover PageReport
09/10/2025Cover PageReport
11/13/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1) Retirement & Insurance Resources, LLC; 1185 Immokalee Road, Suite 120, Naples, FL 34110; 12/28/1998; President; Design, installation and administration of retirement, insurance and wealth management strategies; Investment Related; 80 hours per month; 80 hours/month during business hours; Ownership, Commissions. 2) Advanced Choice Technology; 1185 Immokalee Road, Suite 120, Naples, FL 34110; Managing Member; Decision-making programs; Not Investment Related; 8 hours/month; 2 hours/month during business hours; Profits. 3) Advisors Trust Planning and Investment Company; 1185 Immokalee Road, Suite 120, Naples, FL 34110; Managing Partner; Serving clients and businesses as an RIA; Investment Related; 80 hours/month; 80 hours/month during business hours; Ownership, Profits, Wages/Salary, Referrals/Referral Fees.

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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".
MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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
Arizona
(10/16/2023)
RR
California
(9/21/2016)
IAR
Florida
(11/30/1998)
RR
Florida
(11/22/2000)
RR
New Hampshire
(11/22/2000)
RR
North Carolina
(6/6/2008)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/6/2009)
RR
Ohio
(11/22/2000)
RR
South Carolina
(11/27/2000)

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 Mar 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1997About the Series 63 exam

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

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2001About the Series 7 exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1975

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2001About the Series 24 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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