Edward Smith has been an investment adviser representative at RIA Advisory Group since August 2020, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
RIA Advisory Group, LLC is a Des Moines, IA firm with $568M under management, 1,996 clients and 25 advisers across 13 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Edward Smith’s longest registration was 10 years at Edward Jones (2006–2017). Before joining RIA Advisory Group in 2020, Edward Smith was registered through Visionpoint Advisory Group and LPL Financial LLC.
- RIA Advisory Group, LLCCurrent– present · 6 yearsBoone, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152566
- Visionpoint Advisory Group– · 2 yearsDes Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 168733
- LPL Financial LLC– · 2 yearsDes Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
- Visionpoint Advisory Group– · under a yearWest Des Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 168733
- Edward Jones– · 10 yearsPerry, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 250
- American Express Financial Advisors, Inc.– · 2 yearsHiawatha, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
Investment adviser representative registrations
Edward Smith is registered as an investment adviser representative in Iowa, since August 2020.
- IowaSince 3 August 2020
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 6 January 2007 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 10 January 2000 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Edward Allen Smith
- CRD
- 4071649
- Firm
- RIA Advisory Group · CRD 152566
- Office
- Boone, IA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2000
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Edward Smith work?
Edward Smith is an investment adviser representative registered through RIA Advisory Group, LLC since August 2020, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Edward Smith a financial advisor?
Yes. Edward Smith has a current investment-adviser registration in Iowa, through RIA Advisory Group since August 2020.
How many years of experience does Edward Smith have?
Edward Smith has 26 years in the financial industry, since January 2000, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Edward Smith passed?
Edward Smith has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 2000. FINRA credited Edward Smith with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Edward Smith work before RIA Advisory Group?
Before RIA Advisory Group, Edward Smith was registered through LPL Financial LLC, January 2018 to July 2020; Visionpoint Advisory Group, June 2017 to December 2017; Edward Jones, December 2006 to June 2017; American Express Financial Advisors, Inc., May 2000 to October 2002.
Where is Edward Smith based?
Edward Smith’s registered office is in Boone, IA.
Is Edward Smith registered with FINRA?
No. Edward Smith has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Edward Smith’s record?
Search CRD 4071649 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Edward Smith’s full registration record.
