Charles B. Gray

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CRD#: 1051975

Professional summary

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Charles B Gray, CFP®, who also goes by Charles Borden Gray, Charlie Gray, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Charles had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 62, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Biography

Charlie's financial planning and investment experience help him address the needs of successful business and community leaders and their families. His technical expertise and management skills help him address a client’s overall financial health, encouraging them to focus on their talents and the goals they have set for themselves. Charles was also a Five Star Wealth Manager Award Recipient (2020)*

Charlie is actively involved in a variety of organizations, including Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church, where he is an Elder and Chairman of the Finance Committee and a member of the church Foundation Grant Committee. He also serves as Vice Chair on the board of Los Niños Primero and heads up the Scholarship Committee. As a lifelong Atlantan, Charlie is an avid Atlanta Braves baseball and University of Georgia football fan. In his free time he enjoys being with his wife Lisa, their three children and five grandchildren.

*Award criteria based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2020 FIVE STAR Wealth Managers.. Awarded 9/01/20 for the period of 12/23/19 - 7/10/20.

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Aliases

Charles Borden Gray | Charlie Gray

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Past

May 1, 2020 - February 2, 2026

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 116407

ATLANTA, GA

Past

April 25, 2003 - December 6, 2011

GV FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 112118

ATLANTA, GA

Past

April 24, 2003 - April 30, 2020

JOYN ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 106725

ATLANTA, GA

Past

February 6, 1991 - April 30, 2020

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 15296

ATLANTA, GA

Past

January 1, 1990 - February 14, 1991

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 6635

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 19, 1987 - December 20, 1989

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

CRD#: 10105

CHICAGO, IL

Past

March 19, 1984 - September 21, 1987

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10410

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 116407 / SEC#: 801-60749

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2001 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/1/1982

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 62

Date: 8/28/1997

Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 7/10/1984

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 3/16/1984

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 116407 / SEC#: 801-60749

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2001 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

505 N Highway 169 Suite 900, Plymouth, MN 55441

Mailing Address

Phone number

(763) 417-1700

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,230

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WEAS ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (11/13/2025)

WEAS ADV PART 2A (11/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	186,400
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 94,632,028,506

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/20/2024	Cover Page	Report
03/05/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/26/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Charles B. Gray

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

GV FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

JOYN ADVISORS, INC.

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 9/1/1982

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 62

Date: 8/28/1997

Series 22

Date: 7/10/1984

Series 6

Date: 3/16/1984

Current Firm

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

WEALTH ENHANCEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

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