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Sharon K. Adams
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY
WARRENVILLE, IL 60555
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CRD#: 1180907
SA
Professional summary
Sharon Kaye Adams, who also goes by Sharon K Adams, is a registered financial advisor currently at B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC. located in Warrenville, Illinois.
Sharon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Sharon has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Sharon K Adams
Other business activities
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1. FOX VALLEY FINANCIAL PLANNING INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED; 3 S. CURTIS PO BOX 1248, WARRENVILLE IL, 60555; DBA FOR SECURITIES BUSINESS; OWNER-OFFICER; STARTED 02/1999; 4 HOURS PER MONTH ALL DURING TRADING HOURS; MANAGE BUSINESS RELATED INCOME AND EXPENSES. 2. 3S318 CURTIS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 3 S. CURTIS PO BOX 1248, WARRENVILLE IL, 60555; PROPERTY MANAGEMENT; PROPERTY MANAGER - OWNER ; STARTED 02/1999; 4 HOURS PER MONTH ALL DURING TRADING HOURS; MANAGE PROPERTY AND RELATED INCOME AND EXPENSES.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 4, 2025 - Present
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: 3 S. 318 Curtis, Warrenville, IL 60555RIA
BD
CRD#: 41533
WARRENVILLE, IL
Current
March 4, 2025 - Present
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
Office #1: 3 S. 318 Curtis, Warrenville, IL 60555RIA
BD
CRD#: 41533
WARRENVILLE, IL
Past
November 20, 2023 - March 4, 2025
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 27913
Warrenville, IL
Past
November 20, 2023 - March 4, 2025
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 27913
Warrenville, IL
Past
March 31, 2010 - November 29, 2023
CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.
RIA
CRD#: 6312
WARRENVILLE, IL
Past
March 31, 2010 - November 29, 2023
CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 6312
WARRENVILLE, IL
Past
March 5, 1999 - April 7, 2010
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
March 5, 1999 - April 7, 2010
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
January 6, 1986 - March 22, 1999
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past
September 22, 1983 - January 13, 1986
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 12984
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".
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B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
CRD#: 41533 / SEC#: 801-106968, 8-49477
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles 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
Illinois(3/4/2025)
IAR
Illinois(3/4/2025)
RR
Indiana(3/4/2025)
IAR
Indiana(3/4/2025)
RR
Maryland(3/4/2025)
RR
Texas(3/4/2025)
IAR
Texas(3/4/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(3/4/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin(3/4/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
BG
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
CRD#: 41533 / SEC#: 801-106968, 8-49477
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2016 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
Mailing Address
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
Phone number
(714) 628-5200
Established
California since 06/18/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
28
SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| GRAHAM, BRUCE EDWIN | PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2563258 |
| BETTFREUND, JOHN WAYNE JR | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1448436 |
| CALLEN, DOUGLAS BRAD | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 2133945 |
| GODINEZ, MARIE ELIZABETH | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3020086 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 303 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 196,073,458 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 4 |
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