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Michael Smith

President and Chief Compliance Officer at ProFocus in Phoenix, AZ

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Michael Smith is President and Chief Compliance Officer of Profocus, Incorporated, an investment adviser managing $157M, and works from its Phoenix, AZ office. Michael Smith has been registered as an investment adviser representative through ProFocus since 21 August 2000, has 26 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6.

26
Years in industry
26
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Michael Smith has been President and Chief Compliance Officer of ProFocus since October 1998, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Michael Smith studied at the College of Financial Planning.

Profocus, Incorporated is a Phoenix, AZ firm with $157M under management, 152 clients and 2 advisers across 3 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.

Michael M. Smith is Founder & CEO of ProFocus, Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona. He began his career in the financial management profession in 1981. He worked with a retirement and full-service 401(k) company, where he created customized retirement plans for medical and high-net-worth professionals.

  1. – present · 26 years
    Phoenix, AZ · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 113954

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by ProFocus

  • CFP®

Investment adviser representative registrations

Michael Smith is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from August 2000; the most recent is Virginia, in May 2018.

  • ArizonaSince 21 August 2000
  • VirginiaSince 31 May 2018

Examinations

Series 637 October 1983
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 67 October 1983
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Michael Maurice Smith
CRD
1189477
Firm
ProFocus · CRD 113954
Role
President and Chief Compliance Officer
Office
5010 EAST WARNER ROAD, SUITE 202, Phoenix, AZ 85044-3374
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
August 2000
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record
Firm bio
profocus.com

Common questions

Where does Michael Smith work?

Michael Smith has been President and Chief Compliance Officer of Profocus, Incorporated since October 1998, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 1 July 2026

Is Michael Smith a financial advisor?

Yes. Michael Smith has a current investment-adviser registration in Arizona and Virginia, through ProFocus since August 2000.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Michael Smith have?

Michael Smith has 26 years in the financial industry, since August 2000, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Michael Smith passed?

Michael Smith has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 63 and Series 6. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in October 1983.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Michael Smith based?

Michael Smith’s registered office is in Phoenix, AZ.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Michael Smith registered with FINRA?

No. Michael Smith has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Michael Smith a CFP?

ProFocus lists Michael Smith with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Michael M. Smith biography, profocus.com

How can I verify Michael Smith’s record?

Search CRD 1189477 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Smith’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1189477, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Profocus, Incorporated, filed 1 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. ProFocus team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.