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Ronald Smith

45 Years of Experience
Wichita, KS
1 DisclosureSells Insurance

Ronald Smith is a registered investment advisor at Chief Advisors CORP, based in Wichita, KS, with 45 years of industry experience. Ronald operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include High Net Worth, Investment Management. Their firm serves 185 clients with $71M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
7 advisors
Number of Clients
185 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$383K average
Assets Under Management
$70.9M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$5K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.99%

Fees are negotiable. Any fee paid in excess of 2% is higher than that charged by other advisors that provide the same or similar services at lower rates.

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Location

313 N Seneca Ave., Suite 101, Wichita, KS, 67203

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
November 2017
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Ronald is an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products since 1981, dedicating a few hours per week to this activity. He also has a passive investment in oil wells and works as an investment advisor representative.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Chief Advisors CORP
November 2025 - Present · 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
June 2024 - December 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos
Osaic Wealth, INC.
June 2024 - December 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos
Securities America Advisors, INC.
August 2006 - June 2024 · 17 yrs 10 mos
Securities America, INC.Broker
July 2006 - June 2024 · 17 yrs 11 mos
Ntb Advisers, a Division of Neidiger, Tucker, Bruner INC
December 2004 - July 2006 · 1 yr 7 mos
Neidiger, Tucker, Bruner, INC.Broker
August 2004 - July 2006 · 1 yr 11 mos
Chapman Securities, INC.
January 2001 - August 2004 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Chapman Securities, INC.Broker
November 2000 - August 2004 · 3 yrs 9 mos
Prospera Financial Services, INC.Broker
April 1997 - November 2000 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Principal Financial Securities,inc.Broker
September 1992 - May 1997 · 4 yrs 8 mos
Fahnestock & CO., INC.Broker
March 1990 - September 1992 · 2 yrs 6 mos
B.C. Christopher Securities CO.Broker
March 1988 - March 1990 · 2 yrs
Integrated Resources Equity CorporationBroker
February 1986 - March 1988 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Shearson Lehman Brothers INC.Broker
June 1984 - March 1986 · 1 yr 9 mos
First Mid-America INC.Broker
February 1983 - December 1983 · 10 mos
Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis INC.Broker
February 1983 - July 1984 · 1 yr 5 mos
A. G. Edwards & Sons, INC.Broker
March 1980 - February 1983 · 2 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations2 states
KSTX
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