Anthony Ayers has been Managing Member of SMI Advisory Services since August 2005, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Anthony Ayers holds a B.S. in Finance from Indiana University.
Smi Advisory Services, LLC is a Columbus, IN firm with $949M under management, 1,083 clients and 5 advisers in one office, as of its January 2026 filing.
Anthony Ayers is co-founder of SMI Advisory Services and serves as Portfolio Manager for SMI Private Client and the SMI Funds. He helps oversee the research, security selection and trading process for each strategy. Before co-founding SMI Advisory Services, he co-founded and managed Omnium Capital, a firm that operated private investment funds, and held investment analysis and client advisory roles, including at Charles Schwab and Oxford Group, Ltd.
Anthony Ayers’ longest registration is the current one, 10 years at SMI Advisory Services since 2016. Before joining SMI Advisory Services in 2016, Anthony Ayers was registered through Omnium, LLC.
- Smi Advisory Services, LLCCurrent– present · 10 yearsColumbus, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 137872
- Omnium, LLC.– · 1 yearColumbus, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 139478
Professional designations
Listed by SMI Advisory Services
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Anthony Ayers is registered as an investment adviser representative in Indiana, since April 2016.
- IndianaSince 1 April 2016
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 8 | General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module) | 14 January 1998 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 28 July 1994 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 July 1994 |
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Anthony Shayne Ayers
- CRD
- 2503806
- Firm
- SMI Advisory Services · CRD 137872
- Role
- Managing Member
- Office
- 4400 RAY BOLL BLVD., Columbus, IN 47203
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2014
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- smiprivateclient.com
Where does Anthony Ayers work?
Anthony Ayers has been Managing Member of Smi Advisory Services, LLC since August 2005, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Anthony Ayers a financial advisor?
Yes. Anthony Ayers has a current investment-adviser registration in Indiana, through SMI Advisory Services since April 2016.
How many years of experience does Anthony Ayers have?
Anthony Ayers has 12 years in the financial industry, since May 2014, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Anthony Ayers passed?
Anthony Ayers has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 8. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 1994.
Where did Anthony Ayers work before SMI Advisory Services?
Before SMI Advisory Services, Anthony Ayers was registered through Omnium, LLC., January 2006 to December 2007.
Where is Anthony Ayers based?
Anthony Ayers’ registered office is in Columbus, IN.
Is Anthony Ayers registered with FINRA?
No. Anthony Ayers has no current broker registration.
Is Anthony Ayers a CFA charterholder?
SMI Advisory Services lists Anthony Ayers with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Anthony Ayers’ record?
Search CRD 2503806 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Anthony Ayers’ full registration record.
