Bret Douglas Smith
Investment Adviser Representative at Capital Analysts
Professional summary
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Bret Douglas Smith is an investment adviser representative in Lutz, FL, currently registered with Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. They have worked in the securities industry since 1989 and were previously registered with Planmember Securities Corporation. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Florida.
Office
Advisors at this office: 8
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Florida
- Broker:
2 states and territories
Florida, Kansas
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- BRET D. Smith & Self-employed (InsuranceJan 1982 – Aug 2023Tampa, FL
- Lincoln Investment Planning, IncSep 2005 – no end date reportedLutz, FL
- WEST Coast Financial Group, Inc.Jan 1986 – no end date reportedLutz, FL
Official records & sources
Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Capital Analysts
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Fixed fee
- Estimated blended rate
- 0.0125
- First $500,0000.15%
- Next $500,0000.12%
- Next $1,000,0000.10%
- Over $2,000,0000.08%
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$5B–$25B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 633
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 26
- Main office:
- Fort Washington, PA
- SEC file number:
- 801-74614
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of July 20, 2026
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