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D Mark Smith

Investment Adviser Representative at Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

Greenwood, INCRD #1063531Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
42 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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D. Mark Smith is an investment adviser representative with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. in Greenwood, IN, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 1984 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Indiana.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Indiana
Broker:
4 states and territories

Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 6/25/2004
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 9/8/1982
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 8/21/1982
Series 53
Municipal Securities Principal Examination
Passed 9/18/1985

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Creative Financial Designs, Inc.Current
1/13/2023 – Greenwood, IN
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
3/31/2016 – 1/25/2023Indianapolis, IN
Commonwealth Financial Network
11/12/2010 – 3/31/2016Bloomington, IN
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
2/9/2006 – 11/16/2010Bloomington, IN
Hilliard Lyons Asset Management
2/3/1999 – 2/16/2006Indianapolis, IN

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Wells Fargo Advisors LLC
    Mar 2016 – Nov 2016Indianapolis, IN
  2. Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
    Nov 2016 – Jan 2023Indianapolis, IN
  3. cfd Investments, Inc.
    Jan 2023 – no end date reportedKokomo, IN
  4. Creative Financial Designs
    Jan 2023 – no end date reportedKokomo, IN

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Creative Financial Designs, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Subscription fee

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

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingPeriodicals and NewslettersEducational Seminars and Workshops

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
161
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
23
Main office:
Kokomo, IN
SEC file number:
801-60153

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Form ADV data as of March 30, 2026

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