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Albert John Otto

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT
MARIETTA, GA
·CRD# 1122364·43 years experience

Professional Summary

Albert John Otto, who also goes by Al John Otto, is a registered financial advisor currently at VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Marietta, Georgia. Albert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Albert has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Al John Otto

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Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENTCurrent·CRD# 158667
RIA
Marietta, GA
June 5, 2018 - Present

Past

SHEPHERD KAPLAN LLCPast·CRD# 128244
RIA
Marietta, GA
November 2, 2010 - December 31, 2017
ONEFIDUCIARY GROUP, LLCPast·CRD# 147041
RIA
Kennesaw, GA
June 4, 2008 - August 9, 2010
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 15296
RIA
Atlanta, GA
April 2, 2004 - May 15, 2008
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 15296
BD
Atlanta, GA
April 2, 2004 - May 15, 2008
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 14251
RIA
Atlanta, GA
January 30, 2003 - March 3, 2004
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPast·CRD# 4095
BD
New York, NY
September 16, 2002 - March 3, 2004
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 14251
BD
Springfield, MA
September 16, 2002 - March 3, 2004
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 1137
BD
Des Moines, IA
June 10, 2002 - December 4, 2002
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLCPast·CRD# 11025
RIA
Atlanta, GA
January 30, 2002 - June 7, 2002
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLCPast·CRD# 11025
BD
St. Louis, MO
January 30, 2002 - June 7, 2002
WESTPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.Past·CRD# 38449
BD
Jacksonville, FL
May 19, 2000 - November 19, 2001
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 15296
BD
St. Paul, MN
September 23, 1998 - March 30, 2000
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 421
BD
Oakdale, MN
July 3, 1997 - June 12, 1998
BMA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 7943
BD
Kansas City, MO
June 12, 1997 - July 17, 1997
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 16164
BD
Philadelphia, PA
November 17, 1994 - August 22, 1996
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 7461
BD
Atlanta, GA
January 14, 1994 - November 17, 1994
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 6694
BD
St. Petersburg, FL
January 14, 1989 - January 17, 1992
STONEX SECURITIES INC.Past·CRD# 18456
BD
September 28, 1988 - December 14, 1988
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 6403
BD
January 28, 1988 - September 20, 1988
OSAIC FS, INC.Past·CRD# 3870
BD
November 11, 1987 - February 12, 1988
STONEX SECURITIES INC.Past·CRD# 18456
BD
May 20, 1987 - November 18, 1987
LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 145
BD
October 24, 1983 - May 29, 1987
FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 305
BD
October 24, 1983 - February 7, 1984

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Current Firm

VA
VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

ENCOMPASS MORE | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158667 / SEC#: 801-66730
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2006 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

280 S Mangum St Ste 550, Durham, NC 27701-3676

Phone Number

(919) 490-6717

# of Employees

77

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 35 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (6/5/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

7,603

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,154,371,169

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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) OneFiduciary Group, LLC.; Not investment-related; Marietta, GA; Sales solicitor; Officer; Managing member and book author; 03/2008; 2 hours per month; 0 during market hours; Sales solicitor for Access Retirement Solutions, and sales of a book "Stop Doing Nothing." 2) Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries; not investment-related; Stonington, CT; Fiduciary organization; Director; Founding board member; 07/2020; 20 hours per month;5 hours per month during market hours; Chairman of the nominating committee, lead weekly meetings to interview candidates, build curriculum for BDF designation of DC Tax-exempt Specialty 3) Verity Financial Group, Inc.; Not investment-related; Durham, NC; Insurance agency; Agent; Independent Contractor; 05/2018; 0 hours per month; 0 during market hours; Insurance and annuity products.

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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".
VA
VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

ENCOMPASS MORE | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158667 / SEC#: 801-66730
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2006 Approved)

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.
IAR
Georgia
(6/5/2018)
IAR
Texas
(10/27/2021)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 2001About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1983About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1989About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1983About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1983About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2006About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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