Jason Smitka has been an investment adviser representative at Financial & Tax Architects since February 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Financial & Tax Architects, LLC is a St. Louis, MO firm with $506M under management, 1,574 clients and 40 advisers across 22 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Jason Smitka is founder and President of Scout Financial Group, an affiliate of Financial & Tax Architects, based in Overland Park, KS. He began his career in the financial industry in 1998. Before becoming a financial advisor, he served in the United States Air Force.
Jason Smitka’s longest registration is the current one, 4 years at Financial & Tax Architects since 2022. Before joining Financial & Tax Architects in 2022, Jason Smitka was registered through Scout Wealth Management, LLC and Ae Wealth Management, LLC.
- – present · 4 yearsOverland Park, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 119169
- Scout Wealth Management, LLC– · 3 yearsShawnee, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 297628
- Ae Wealth Management, LLC– · 1 yearShawnee, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 282580
- Client One Securities LLC– · 2 yearsShawnee, KS · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152974
Investment adviser representative registrations
Jason Smitka is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in February 2022.
- KansasSince 14 February 2022
- MissouriSince 14 February 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 1 February 2014 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 25 January 2014 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 5 July 2013 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Full name
- Jason James Smitka
- CRD
- 3079456
- Firm
- Financial & Tax Architects · CRD 119169
- Office
- 13200 Metcalf Ave. Suite 105, Overland Park, KS 66213
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 2013
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- scoutfinancialgroup.com
Where does Jason Smitka work?
Jason Smitka is an investment adviser representative registered through Financial & Tax Architects, LLC since February 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Jason Smitka a financial advisor?
Yes. Jason Smitka has a current investment-adviser registration in Kansas and Missouri, through Financial & Tax Architects since February 2022.
How many years of experience does Jason Smitka have?
Jason Smitka has 13 years in the financial industry, since January 2013, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Jason Smitka passed?
Jason Smitka has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6. The earliest, the Series 65, was passed in July 2013. FINRA credited Jason Smitka with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Jason Smitka work before Financial & Tax Architects?
Before Financial & Tax Architects, Jason Smitka was registered through Ae Wealth Management, LLC, January 2017 to June 2018; Client One Securities LLC, January 2014 to December 2016.
Where is Jason Smitka based?
Jason Smitka’s registered office is in Overland Park, KS.
Is Jason Smitka registered with FINRA?
No. Jason Smitka has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Jason Smitka’s record?
Search CRD 3079456 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Jason Smitka’s full registration record.
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