UBS Financial Services
47yrs
Top advisor by experience at UBS Financial Services
23yrs
Carolyn Jane Smith
Financial advisor at Valmark Advisers
At a glance
Experience23 years (since 2003)
How that compares ?More experience than 72% of advisors in Texas
OfficeDallas, TX
FirmValmark Advisers
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Valmark Advisers
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesManaging mutual fundsInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
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Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2023 – nowValmark Advisers, Inc.Current firm
- 2019 – 2023Lion Street Advisors, LLCPreviously
- 2016 – 2019Kestra Advisory Services, LLCPreviously
- 2013 – 2016Kestra Investment Services, LLCPreviously
- Aug 2010 – Mar 2011Kestra Investment Services, LLCPreviously
- 2003 – 2010Padgett Financial Services, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Carolyn
Tailored to Carolyn’s registration and firm.
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Carolyn
How do I contact Carolyn?
Call Valmark Advisers at 800-765-5201 and ask for Carolyn Jane Smith. Carolyn works from the Dallas, TX office.
How long has Carolyn been a financial advisor?
Carolyn has been in the industry since 2003, about 23 years. More experience than 72% of advisors in Texas.
What licenses does Carolyn hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Carolyn a fiduciary?
Carolyn is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Carolyn paid?
Valmark Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Carolyn for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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