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Justin J Smith

Investment Adviser Representative at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

Fort Myers, FLCRD #5583902Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
18 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Justin J. Smith is an investment adviser representative with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC in Fort Myers, FL, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2008 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Cetera Advisors LLC and M Holdings Securities, Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in Florida.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Florida
Broker:
9 states and territories

Arizona, California, Florida, Maine, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee

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

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 4/13/2012
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 10/27/2011
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 12/1/2008

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Cetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent
3/19/2024 – Fort Myers, FL
Cetera Advisors LLC
2/9/2022 – 3/21/2024Greenwood Village, IL
M Holdings Securities, Inc.
10/31/2016 – 2/10/2022Fort Myers, FL
Securian Financial Services, Inc.
4/26/2012 – 11/2/2016Fort Myers, FL

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. Meridian Financial Group, LLC
    Oct 2016 – Feb 2022Fort Meyers, FL
  2. M Holdings Securities, Inc.
    Oct 2016 – Feb 2022Portland, OR
  3. Cetera Advisors LLC
    Feb 2022 – no end date reportedSt Cloud, MN
  4. Elevate Wealth Management, LLC
    Feb 2022 – no end date reportedFort Myers, FL
  5. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
    Jan 2024 – no end date reportedSchaumburg, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Cetera Investment Advisers LLC

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

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

Advisory services, investment advisory services, custody services, insurance agency services, sweep programs, and retirement planning resources, along with access to registered and alternative investment products.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Investment AdvisoryFinancial DisclosuresRetirement PlanningIRA RolloversInsuranceAdvisory ServicesCustody Services529 PlansETFs

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthBanking or Thrift InstitutionsPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsState/MunicipalOther Investment AdvisersInsurance CompaniesSovereign WealthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
10,459
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
27
Main office:
Schaumburg, IL
SEC file number:
801-20406

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Form ADV data as of August 13, 2026

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