Ray Smith has been an investment adviser representative at TFB Advisors since August 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
TFB Advisors, LLC is an Overland Park, KS firm with $840M under management, 1,355 clients and 19 advisers across 7 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.
Ray Smith’s longest registration was 24 years at Ameritas Advisory Services (1997–2021). Before joining TFB Advisors in 2022, Ray Smith was registered through Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and Ameritas Advisory Services.
- TFB Advisors, LLCCurrent– present · 4 yearsStillwater, OK · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 321870
- Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC– · 1 yearStillwater, OK · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 317245
- Ameritas Advisory Services– · 24 yearsStillwater, OK · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 14869
Investment adviser representative registrations
Ray Smith is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since August 2022.
- TexasSince 10 August 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 15 October 1996 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 18 August 1995 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 18 June 1984 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 19 May 1984 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Ray Edward Smith
- CRD
- 1266515
- Firm
- TFB Advisors · CRD 321870
- Office
- Stillwater, OK
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 1984
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Ray Smith work?
Ray Smith is an investment adviser representative registered through TFB Advisors, LLC since August 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Ray Smith a financial advisor?
Yes. Ray Smith has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through TFB Advisors since August 2022.
How many years of experience does Ray Smith have?
Ray Smith has 42 years in the financial industry, since May 1984, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Ray Smith passed?
Ray Smith has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 24 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 1984. FINRA credited Ray Smith with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Ray Smith work before TFB Advisors?
Before TFB Advisors, Ray Smith was registered through Ameritas Advisory Services, January 1997 to November 2021.
Where is Ray Smith based?
Ray Smith’s registered office is in Stillwater, OK.
Is Ray Smith registered with FINRA?
No. Ray Smith has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Ray Smith’s record?
Search CRD 1266515 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Ray Smith’s full registration record.
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