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John David Smith

World Investment Advisors, LLC

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About John David Smith

John David Smith is a financial advisor with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Currently, John David Smith is registered with World Investment Advisors, LLC and has a branch office location in Plymouth, MA. Before that, John David Smith worked with several financial institutions including Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Thomas Weisel Partners LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, DB Alex. Brown LLC, Alex. Brown & Sons Incorporated, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. John David Smith is a Series 63 and Series 65 licensed advisor, as well as a Series 7 and SIE licensed representative. John David Smith is also registered in 21 states to provide investment advice and brokerage services. John David Smith specializes in providing financial planning and portfolio management services for individuals, businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. John David Smith also offers pension consulting and educational seminars to clients.

Firm Information

John Smith is currently registered with World Investment Advisors, LLC. World Investment Advisors, LLC is an investment advisor headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. The firm provides a variety of services including financial planning, pension consulting, educational seminars, selection of other advisors, and portfolio management for individuals, businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. They have over 190 investment advisor representatives and manage over $37 billion in assets for clients including pension and profit sharing plans, individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles.
World Investment Advisors, LLC

24 E. COTA STREET

SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101

$37.76B

Assets Under Management

5

Total Clients

238

Total Financial Advisors

Services Offered

Advisors offer a broad range of advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, businesses, and investment companies. These services provide professional guidance and personalized strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals.

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financial planning services

Comprehensive financial plans to help you achieve your personal and business goals.

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pension consulting services

Guidance on pension options to ensure a secure financial future.

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educational seminars & workshops

Seminars designed to boost your financial literacy and investment knowledge.

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selection of other advisors

Helps you choose top advisors aligned with your financial goals.

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portfolio management for businesses

Custom portfolio management strategies for businesses to achieve long-term growth.

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portfolio management for individuals

Personalized portfolio management to meet individual financial objectives.

Fee Structure

Advisors may be compensated through a variety of fee structures, offering flexibility and transparency. This allows clients to choose the arrangement that best aligns with their financial objectives.

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fixed fees

Set rates for specific services, regardless of time or assets managed.

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percentage of assets

A percentage of the total value of assets under management is charged.

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John Smith’s Registration & Firm History

MA

06/28/2024 - Present

World Investment Advisors, LLC (PLYMOUTH MA)

MA

12/16/2019 - 06/28/2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (PLYMOUTH MA)

MA

09/06/2016 - 12/16/2019

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. (Boston MA)

MA

08/06/2009 - 09/06/2016

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC. (BOSTON MA)

MA

08/31/2005 - 07/23/2009

THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS LLC (BOSTON MA)

PA

11/05/2002 - 09/27/2005

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC (PHILADELPHIA PA)

NY

01/13/2001 - 11/20/2002

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC. (NEW YORK NY)

MD

09/01/1997 - 01/13/2001

DB ALEX. BROWN LLC (BALTIMORE MD)

NA

03/30/1992 - 09/01/1997

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

NY

02/19/1986 - 03/04/1992

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED (NEW YORK NY)

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Licenses & Designations

IA

Issued 09/28/2007

Series 65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

BC

Issued 03/03/1986

Series 63 - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

BC

Issued 10/01/2018

SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination

BC

Issued 02/15/1986

Series 7 - General Securities Representative Examination

State Registrations

Active

Inactive

SRO Registrations

F

FINRA

Disclosures

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