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36yrs

Robert Michael Smith

Financial advisor at Cetera Investment Advisers

Based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, Robert Michael Smith is a fiduciary financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. Robert has been with Cetera Investment Advisers since 2023; before that, Robert spent five years at Vantage Financial Group and six years at Walnut Street Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting and is paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.

One of 219 advisors with offices in Canonsburg, and one of 204 fiduciaries.

Canonsburg, PA 15317Top 7% by experience nationwideFiduciary advisor

At a glance

Experience36 years (since 1990)
How that compares ?Top 7% by experience nationwide
Office380 Southpointe Blvd Suite 210, Canonsburg, PA 15317
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$306,089
Advisors at the firm10,452
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

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Licenses

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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 65Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Career

  1. 2023 – now
  2. 2011 – 2016
  3. 2007 – 2013
    Walnut Street Securities, Inc.Previously
  4. 1998 – 2009
    Southpointe Financial ServicesPreviously
  5. 1998 – 2006
    Walnut Street Advisers Inc.Previously

Questions to ask Robert

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  1. What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
  2. At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
  3. What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
  4. If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
  5. Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
  6. What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?

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About Robert

How do I contact Robert?

Call Cetera Investment Advisers at 310-257-7880 and ask for Robert Michael Smith. Robert works from the Canonsburg, PA office.

How long has Robert been a financial advisor?

Robert has been in the industry since 1990, about 36 years. Top 7% by experience nationwide.

What licenses does Robert hold?

Series 63, Series 65. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.

Is Robert a fiduciary?

Robert is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.

How is Robert paid?

Cetera Investment Advisers reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Robert 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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