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Named as an officer, director or promoter on SEC Form D filings · MI · May 5, 2010 → Aug 24, 2020
Data last updated Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET · Courts (RECAP) last checked: Oct 24, 2026, 2:21 AM ET · SEC enforcement last checked: covered by the index scan as of Oct 24, 2026, 2:50 AM ET
Eric Steven Smith is listed as an executive officer, director, and promoter on 8 SEC Form D filings by 2 issuers between May 2010 and Aug 2020: Decision Technologies Corp (Troy, MI — other technology — 2019–2020; $3.1M reported sold to 36 investors) and Consulting Services Support Corp (Troy, MI — other banking and financial services — 2010–2015; $1.1M reported sold to 29 investors).
What this means 2 separate companies raised money with this person listed as executive officer, director, and promoter, over about 10 years. Across those companies the filings report $4.2M sold in total.
Listed alongside Joseph Stephen Simko (3 shared filings), Raymond Matthew Galasso (3 shared filings), Donald Paul Southwick (2 shared filings) and Jack Michael Findley (1 shared filing).
What this means These are the other officers, directors or promoters the companies named on the same forms — the team around Eric. Each name links to their own page.
All 2 issuers belong to the sponsor group Consulting (2 issuers, $1.13M reported sold, 2010–2020).
What this means A sponsor group is one team that sets up a new company for each deal. Consulting has 2 companies on file and $1.13M reported sold in total — the group page shows the whole track record in one place.
Public records searched: federal courts (CourtListener / RECAP), SEC enforcement releases, state securities regulators (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FINRA, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NASAA, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY) — 1 state regulator order, 20 bankruptcy cases matching the name listed in Key records below.
What this means 21 records came back. Each one is listed below with a link to the original document and a line saying why it matched. A name match is not proof it is the same person or company — read the why line and the document. Being sued or named in a release is an accusation, not a finding.
We compared 8 public filings for Eric Steven Smith and found 15 differences, 1 worth asking the sponsor about: 5 filings report more than 10% of the money raised going to insiders; and more below.
What this means These are differences between the sponsor's own SEC filings — both values, dates and sources are listed in Key records, section 4. Most have ordinary explanations; ask the sponsor.
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None found in sources searched — federal courts (CourtListener / RECAP), checked Oct 24, 2026
Sources searched: CourtListener bulk data (RECAP dockets as of 2026-09-30; recall-first rule 10-24) — federal district + bankruptcy courts State courts: not covered (one-tap state court links under Look further). PACER: not searched. · Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 2:21 AM ET.
State courts: not covered (one-tap state court links under Look further). No state offers a lawful automated statewide source PartnerFacts can use today. Texas (re:SearchTX) terms prohibit storing results in a database open to third parties; New York (WebCivil) and Massachusetts (MassCourts) require a browser check that blocks scripted queries; California has no statewide index (58 county portals; Rule of Court 2.503 grants name-based access case by case); Florida, Utah and Illinois offer paid or partial access whose terms for automated use are unverified. Washington (dw.courts.wa.gov; bulk index reports under a JISC data-dissemination agreement), Delaware (CourtConnect; Court of Chancery not included) and Arizona (apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess, which has an official channel to request high-volume access) are the candidates; PartnerFacts will request written permission before any automated search. Federal courts are searched through CourtListener / RECAP.
1 state regulator order
SEC enforcement searched: SEC litigation releases and administrative proceedings — respondent names in the sec.gov index titles (30,205 releases, 1995-09-19 to 2026-10-23); release text is read only to confirm a candidate. Names that appear only in the body of a release are not found. — Searched SEC litigation releases and administrative proceedings (1995→ / 2007→) (30,205 records as of Oct 24, 2026, 2:50 AM ET) — nothing matched Eric Steven Smith..
State securities regulators: Securities regulators searched (3,318 actions): AZ Corporation Commission Securities Division (411 actions, 2017–2026), CA DFPI (25 actions, 2007–2024; listing starts 2002 — 16 of 12,159 DFPI respondent pages read so far; sponsor-name matches are read first), DE DOJ Investor Protection Unit (257 actions, 1987–2026), TX State Securities Board (586 actions, 2006–2026), WA DFI (2,039 actions, 2001–2026) — last crawled Oct 23, 2026, 9:57 PM ET. No machine-readable public listing today for CO, FL, IA, IN, MN, NE, NJ, NY, OH, UT, VA (see docs/state-regulators.md).
20 cases: 2 open, 18 closed (disposition not in docket feed)
Sources searched: Federal bankruptcy courts via CourtListener / RECAP archive (federal district courts, federal bankruptcy courts). State courts: not covered (one-tap state court links under Look further). PACER: not searched (RECAP only). · Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 2:21 AM ET.
Court records show docket facts only; we never restate allegations as facts. Outcome wording comes from the docket feed; where it does not state a disposition we say so.
State courts: not covered (one-tap state court links under Look further). No state offers a lawful automated statewide source PartnerFacts can use today. Texas (re:SearchTX) terms prohibit storing results in a database open to third parties; New York (WebCivil) and Massachusetts (MassCourts) require a browser check that blocks scripted queries; California has no statewide index (58 county portals; Rule of Court 2.503 grants name-based access case by case); Florida, Utah and Illinois offer paid or partial access whose terms for automated use are unverified. Washington (dw.courts.wa.gov; bulk index reports under a JISC data-dissemination agreement), Delaware (CourtConnect; Court of Chancery not included) and Arizona (apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess, which has an official channel to request high-volume access) are the candidates; PartnerFacts will request written permission before any automated search. Federal courts are searched through CourtListener / RECAP.
Comparisons cover issuers and sponsor groups — see the issuer pages under Deals
15 differences found between the filings for Eric Steven Smith — 1 worth asking about (compared 8 filings on Oct 24, 2026)
United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Michigan docket "Donald P Southwick" filed Jan 27, 2014, closed Dec 6, 2016. Donald Paul Southwick (listed on the same filings) is listed as Debtor ("Donald P Southwick"). Our match estimate: 70%.
What this means A bankruptcy filing was found. Many are old or personal and have nothing to do with the deal — but ask what it was and when it closed.
900% of the money raised went to insiders — Decision Technologies Corp · 150% of the money raised went to insiders — Consulting Services Support Corp · 14% of the money raised went to insiders — Consulting Services Support Corp · 21% of the money raised went to insiders — Consulting Services Support Corp · 22% of the money raised went to insiders — Consulting Services Support Corp
What this means The filing reports how much of the money raised was paid to insiders. Over 10% is high for most deals. Ask what it paid for.
Decision Technologies Corp (last filing Aug 24, 2020; $3,097,200 sold of $10,000,000); Consulting Services Support Corp (last filing May 5, 2015; $1,100,000 sold of $5,000,000). Each has no filing in more than two years and reported under half its target sold.
What this means An issuer whose last filing is more than two years old and reported under half its target sold. The raise may have closed early or quietly stopped. Ask what happened to each.
No amendment in the last 12 months on an offering that may still be open — Decision Technologies Corp (latest filing Aug 24, 2020) · No amendment in the last 12 months on an offering that may still be open — Decision Technologies Corp (latest filing May 16, 2019) · No amendment in the last 12 months on an offering that may still be open — Consulting Services Support Corp (latest filing May 5, 2015) · No amendment in the last 12 months on an offering that may still be open — Consulting Services Support Corp (latest filing Apr 30, 2012)
What this means SEC rules expect a yearly amendment while an offering is still going. Ask the sponsor which of these raises have closed.
The Apr 30, 2012 filing lists Eric Steven Smith as executive officer, director; the May 12, 2014 Form D lists executive officer, director, promoter.
What this means Roles on Form D are self-reported by the issuer. A change can mean a real change in who runs the company, or just a different box ticked. Ask who makes decisions today.
The May 15, 2019 filing says $10,000,000 offered; the May 16, 2019 Form D/A says $7,000,000.
What this means The target raise got smaller. That can mean the plan shrank or the sponsor stopped early. Ask what changed in the deal.
The May 12, 2014 filing says $2,000,000 offered; the May 5, 2015 Form D/A says $3,000,000.
What this means The target raise changed. Raising the cap is common when a deal grows; ask whether the extra money has the same terms and use.
listed as "Eric S Smith" on 3 filings (from May 5, 2010), and "Eric Steven Smith" on 5 filings (from May 12, 2014).
What this means Same person, written differently — a middle name or suffix left off, or spelled another way. It is normal, but check that the full legal name matches your subscription documents.
"Decline to Disclose" (May 15, 2019); then "$1 - $1,000,000" (Aug 24, 2020).
What this means This is the size band the issuer picks for itself on the form. A change can mean the business grew or shrank — or that it chose not to say. Ask for current numbers.
This page covers filings where the address state is MI. A separate record, "Eric Smith" with address state TX, is listed on 8 filings — most recently by Crestline Lending Solutions, LLC (May 7, 2026). Both records have filings in the same period (May 5, 2010 to Aug 24, 2020).
What this means Two records with one name were active at the same time. That can be one person listing different company addresses, or two different people. We keep them apart until a filing ties them together. Check both pages before you decide.
This page covers filings where the address state is MI. A separate record, "Eric Smith" with address state GA, is listed on 1 filing — most recently by World Building Group LLC (Dec 31, 2025). The two records do not overlap in time: this page runs May 5, 2010 to Aug 24, 2020; the other has one filing dated Dec 31, 2025.
What this means Could be the same person who moved, or two people with the same name. We keep them apart until a filing ties them together. Check both pages before you decide.
This page covers filings where the address state is MI. A separate record, "Eric Smith" with address state CA or NY or CO, is listed on 14 filings — most recently by FBF INVESTMENT, LLC (Aug 29, 2025). Both records have filings in the same period (May 5, 2010 to Aug 24, 2020).
What this means Two records with one name were active at the same time. That can be one person listing different company addresses, or two different people. We keep them apart until a filing ties them together. Check both pages before you decide.
This page covers filings where the address state is MI. A separate record, "Eric Smith" with address state VA, is listed on 3 filings — most recently by CROATAN MIDTOWN RECAP LLC (Mar 10, 2023). The two records do not overlap in time: this page runs May 5, 2010 to Aug 24, 2020; the other runs Mar 26, 2021 to Mar 10, 2023.
What this means Could be the same person who moved, or two people with the same name. We keep them apart until a filing ties them together. Check both pages before you decide.
This page covers filings where the address state is MI. A separate record, "Eric Smith" with address state NH, is listed on 2 filings — most recently by Regrow Agriculture, Inc. (Aug 17, 2021). The two records do not overlap in time: this page runs May 5, 2010 to Aug 24, 2020; the other runs Feb 17, 2021 to Aug 17, 2021.
What this means Could be the same person who moved, or two people with the same name. We keep them apart until a filing ties them together. Check both pages before you decide.
The people listed on the Apr 30, 2012 filing give Troy, MI; on the May 12, 2014 filing they give Waterford, MI.
What this means Businesses move; this just shows the two places and dates. If you were told one city and the forms say another, ask which is current.
What is compared: every Form D and D/A we hold for this subject, side by side — filing dates vs. first-sale dates (the 15-day rule), amendment timing on open offerings (the yearly-amendment expectation), amounts sold, investor counts, offering amounts and minimums across amendments, industry and size bands, addresses, how each person's name and role is written, paid sellers' CRD numbers, and (for groups) where the member companies were formed and sit. Everything is as filed by the issuer; the SEC does not check it. Differences are common and usually have ordinary explanations — we show both values, the dates, and the source so you can ask. As of Oct 24, 2026.
0 of 4 offerings report sales commissions; 0 report finder's fees; 3 report proceeds to related persons totalling $575,000. (includes amounts the issuer reported as estimates)
| Offering (latest filing) | Sales commissions | Finder's fees | To insiders | Paid to sell it | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2020 D Decision Technologies Corp File 021-373970 | $0 | $0 | $225,000 (est.) Unknown portion of general operating expenses. | None listed on this filing | EDGAR ↗ |
| May 16, 2019 D/A Decision Technologies Corp File 021-339730 | $0 | $0 | $0 | None listed on this filing | EDGAR ↗ |
| May 5, 2015 D/A Consulting Services Support Corp File 021-217162 | $0 (est.) | $0 (est.) | $150,000 (est.) Proceeds are proposed to be used for general operating expenses, which would include salary payments for all employees including those named in response to item 3. | None listed on this filing | EDGAR ↗ |
| Apr 30, 2012 D/A Consulting Services Support Corp File 021-141562 | $0 | $0 | $200,000 (est.) | None no CRD number reported | EDGAR ↗ |
Counts come from Form D Items 12–15 on the filings in our index (latest filing per offering; one offering = one SEC file number; an amendment updates its offering rather than adding one). "To insiders" = gross proceeds used for payments to executive officers, directors or promoters. "—" = not reported on that filing. Amounts marked (est.) were reported as estimates. "Paid to sell it" = sales compensation recipients named on that filing (Item 12), each linked to FINRA BrokerCheck when a CRD number is reported.
Counted across every filing this person is listed on (latest filing per offering, per issuer).
Every issuer that named Eric Steven Smith on a Form D, newest first. A Form D is the notice a company files after it starts selling a private investment.
Raised $3.1M from 36 investors (100% of the $2.5M target) as of the latest filing. Eric is listed as executive officer, director, promoter on 3 filings for this deal.
Every row is a Form D or D/A on which the issuer listed this name as a related person. Amount sold and investors are the maximum reported on any filing for this issuer. "Similar" = offerings in the same industry claiming the same exemption, filed in the last 5 years: Other Technology / 506(c) (805 filings); ranges are the middle half (25th–75th percentile). Computed by PartnerFacts from SEC EDGAR Form D data as of Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET. Rows without a range: fewer than 30 comparable filings, or not a Rule 506 offering. No ranking or score.
Raised $1.1M from 29 investors (37% of the $3M target) as of the latest filing. Eric is listed as executive officer, director, promoter on 5 filings for this deal.
Every row is a Form D or D/A on which the issuer listed this name as a related person. Amount sold and investors are the maximum reported on any filing for this issuer. "Similar" = offerings in the same industry claiming the same exemption, filed in the last 5 years: Other Banking and Financial Services / 506(b) (1,630 filings); ranges are the middle half (25th–75th percentile). Computed by PartnerFacts from SEC EDGAR Form D data as of Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET. Rows without a range: fewer than 30 comparable filings, or not a Rule 506 offering. No ranking or score.
Separate person records under the same name, not combined with this page. Each line says whether it shares an issuer with this record.
Officers, directors, promoters and management entities named on the same filings, as of Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET.
Listed on the same filings as Eric Steven Smith. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Eric Steven Smith. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Eric Steven Smith. Their page shows their other deals.
Listed on the same filings as Eric Steven Smith. Their page shows their other deals.
One team, 2 deal companies. Eric Steven Smith is listed on 2 of them.
Issuers are grouped when their Form D filings share related persons, a management entity or a business address (automatic match from the filings). "Listed" marks the issuers that name Eric Steven Smith.
A shared address can mean the same team, a shared office building or a registered agent. It is a lead, not a conclusion.
None of the 2 issuers this person is listed on appears in Form ADV (searched 24,962 advisers as of Oct 2, 2026). A person is never an adviser firm; Form ADV is checked for the issuers and the management companies they are listed with.
Searched SEC Regulation A Data Sets (Forms 1-A, 1-K, 1-Z; 2015 Q2 → 2026 Q3); SEC Crowdfunding Offerings Data Sets (Form C family; 2016 Q2 → 2026 Q3); EDGAR form index for 2026 Q3 → 2026 Q4 (51,358 records as of Oct 23, 2026, 8:41 PM ET) — nothing matched this name.
Property records are matched to companies only, never to individuals, so none are matched to Eric Steven Smith by design. Searched property records in Hillsborough County FL (Clerk recorded-document index Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 + FL DOR 2026 ownership roll), Miami-Dade County FL (FL DOR 2026 ownership roll), Harris County TX (HCAD 2026 ownership roll), Dallas County TX (DCAD 2026 ownership roll), New York City ACRIS documents and PLUTO ownership rows already retrieved for other issuers, Cook County IL sale and ownership rows already retrieved for other issuers (814,874 records as of Oct 23, 2026, 8:59 PM ET) for the 2 issuers this person is listed on — nothing matched.
Websites and social links of the issuers Eric Steven Smith is listed on: none on file. No website or social profile named in Decision Technologies Corp's SEC filings (Form C, Reg A, Form ADV; checked Oct 24, 2026). Web search for this name: #210,340 of 374,652 in line (1,149 issuers searched so far). One-tap searches: Look further ↓
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