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David H. Grubbs

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER
Raleigh, NC 27612
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CRD#: 1113405
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Professional summary


David Harold Grubbs, CFP®, who also goes by Dave Grubbs, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, SIE, Series 7, Series 5, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 53 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dave Grubbs

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 05/06/2010 - CPA/BOOKKEEPER/TAX PREPARER - 5% TIME SPENT- BASIC TAX PREP, BOOKEEPING, AND ACCOUNTING 2. 05/06/2010 - OTHER - 1% TIME SPENT - FINRA ARBITRATOR 3. FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS, FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, AND FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS ARE DBA'S USED FOR BUSINESS CONDUCTED BY FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

January 26, 2022 - Present

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

Office #1: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612Office #2: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612Office #3: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
RIA
BD
CRD#: 290298
Raleigh, NC
Current

January 13, 2022 - Present

FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

Office #1: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612Office #2: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612Office #3: 3110 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
RIA
BD
CRD#: 290298
Raleigh, NC
Past

May 18, 2010 - January 25, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 18, 2010 - January 25, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
RALEIGH, NC
Past

November 26, 2007 - April 27, 2010

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
RALEIGH, NC
Past

October 19, 2007 - April 27, 2010

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 23, 2007 - October 17, 2007

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 22, 2007 - October 17, 2007

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

February 28, 2005 - October 20, 2006

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 23, 2005 - June 12, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 23, 2005 - October 20, 2006

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
RALEIGH, NC
Past

December 31, 2001 - April 14, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 27, 1997 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 27, 1997 - April 14, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 25, 1986 - January 5, 1988

PRIMUS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 677
Past

June 22, 1983 - March 11, 1985

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FP
FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC
ABUNDANCE NC | THE JEFFREY GROUP | JG3, LLC | JAVELIN 19 OPPORTUNITY ZONE ADVISORS | HOMETOWN RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER | FORTRESS PHYSICIANS | FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FORTRESS ADVISOR NETWORK | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL GROUP | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | AXIOM CONSULTING GROUP | ARCHER

CRD#: 290298 / SEC#: 801-118075, 8-70027

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
North Carolina
(1/25/2022)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/26/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/13/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/4/1983
Interest Rate Options Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FP
FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC
ABUNDANCE NC | THE JEFFREY GROUP | JG3, LLC | JAVELIN 19 OPPORTUNITY ZONE ADVISORS | HOMETOWN RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | FORTRESS RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC | FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER | FORTRESS PHYSICIANS | FORTRESS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FORTRESS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | FORTRESS ADVISOR NETWORK | COLLEGIATE FINANCIAL GROUP | BEST INTEREST WEALTH PLANNING, LLC | AXIOM CONSULTING GROUP | ARCHER

CRD#: 290298 / SEC#: 801-118075, 8-70027

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/18/2020 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/28/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/27/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200 Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
Mailing Address
3110 Edwards Mill Rd, Ste 200, Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone number
(919) 322-2762
Established
North Carolina since 11/17/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (47 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP BROCHURE FOR FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THE JOSEPH N. GRABAR, III REVOCABLE TRUST DATED MAY 14, 2004OWNER
GURE, CHRISTOPHER JOSEPHOWNER6339890
CARTER, ANA RFINOP/CFO/PFO/POO4424794
GRABAR, JOSEPH NICHOLAS IIICEO/CCO/TRUSTEE2776181

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,115
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 346,106,253

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Company Information


FORTRESS PRIVATE LEDGER, LLC

CRD#: 290298Raleigh, NC 27612

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