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Edward J. Welsh

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CRD#: 868106
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Edward James Welsh, who also goes by E James Welsh, Jim Welsh, was a registered financial professional .

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. Edward had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 3 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


E James Welsh | Jim Welsh

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.
MACRO TIDES; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 1659 MILAN WAY, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078; NEWSLETTER; AUTHOR/CONTENT PROVIDER; STARTED 01/2016; APPROXIMATELY 25 HOURS PER MONTH; ZERO HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; MARKET ANALYSIS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

April 21, 2021 - June 1, 2022

SMART PORTFOLIOS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131342
SAN MARCOS, CA
Past

September 12, 2016 - March 16, 2017

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

September 12, 2016 - March 16, 2017

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
SIMI VALLEY, CA
Past

October 25, 2012 - January 5, 2016

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

August 13, 2010 - June 14, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

August 4, 2010 - June 14, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

January 17, 2008 - December 14, 2010

WELSH MONEY MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145709
SAN ELIJO HILLS, CA
Past

June 23, 1995 - July 22, 1998

CAPITAL GROWTH RESOURCES

BD
CRD#: 7779
EL CAJON, CA
Past

January 22, 1992 - June 16, 1995

FIRST WALL STREET CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13024
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

July 10, 1989 - April 27, 1992

VANGUARD CAPITAL

BD
CRD#: 22081
DEL MAR, CA
Past

February 19, 1988 - September 9, 1989

BRIARWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL

BD
CRD#: 6368
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 10, 1984 - July 10, 1989

BLISS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13260
Past

March 20, 1984 - November 5, 1984

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

May 15, 1983 - April 9, 1984

BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 76
Past

June 26, 1979 - May 16, 1983

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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SP
SMART PORTFOLIOS, LLC
SMART PORTFOLIOS, LLC | SWAN STRATEGIES, LLC | STAR INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SMART PORTFOLIOS, LLC DBA SWAN STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 131342 / SEC#: 801-67772

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2007 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/3/2008 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/23/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/21/1990
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


SP
SMART PORTFOLIOS, LLC
SMART PORTFOLIOS, LLC | SWAN STRATEGIES, LLC | STAR INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SMART PORTFOLIOS, LLC DBA SWAN STRATEGIES, LLC

CRD#: 131342 / SEC#: 801-67772

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/11/2007 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/3/2008 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
17849 Ballinger Way Ne, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Mailing Address
Phone number
(206) 686-3636
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SMART PORTFOLIOS ADV PART 2A (9/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts470
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 202,918,930

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Company Information


SMART PORTFOLIOS, LLC

CRD#: 131342

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