Morgan Stanley
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Clayton
46yrs
David Allen Smith
Financial advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers
At a glance
Experience46 years (since 1980)
How that compares ?Top 1% by experience in Missouri
Office7777 Bonhomme Suite 1725, Clayton, MO 63105
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Cetera Investment Advisers
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
ChFC
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- 2023 – nowCetera Investment Advisers LLCCurrent firm
- 1998 – 2013Tower Square Securities, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask David
Tailored to David’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- 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 David
How do I contact David?
Call Cetera Investment Advisers at 310-257-7880 and ask for David Allen Smith. David works from the Clayton, MO office.
How long has David been a financial advisor?
David has been in the industry since 1980, about 46 years. Top 1% by experience in Missouri.
What licenses does David hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is David a fiduciary?
David is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is David paid?
Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask David 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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