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John Scott Longstaff

CFP®
CRD# 1203969·Registered 1984 - 2022
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Professional Summary

John Scott Longstaff, CFP® was a registered financial advisor. John was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1984 - 2022. John had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1986

Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE PLANNING CENTER, INC.·CRD# 118994
RIA
Fresno, CA
December 12, 2013 - January 21, 2022
BEECHWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 147113
RIA
Fresno, CA
July 8, 2008 - December 31, 2014
KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 3866
RIA
Fresno, CA
February 5, 2007 - April 22, 2008
KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 3866
BD
Fresno, CA
February 5, 2007 - April 22, 2008
BEECHWOOD INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC·CRD# 136760
RIA
Fresno, CA
March 8, 2006 - May 21, 2007
BEECHWOOD ADVISORY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 127614
RIA
Fresno, CA
December 11, 2003 - November 8, 2008
EPLANNING SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 46000
BD
Roseville, CA
October 3, 2003 - February 6, 2007
INSTITUTIONAL ADVISOR SERVICES·CRD# 44960
RIA
Fresno, CA
January 30, 2003 - October 2, 2003
INSTITUTIONAL ADVISOR SERVICES·CRD# 44960
BD
Fresno, CA
March 3, 1999 - October 2, 2003
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Fort Mill, SC
January 25, 1984 - March 2, 1999

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Current Firm

THE PLANNING CENTER, INC.
THE PLANNING CENTER, INC.

THE PLANNING CENTER ADVISORS, INC. | THE PLANNING CENTER, INC.

CRD#: 118994 / SEC#: 801-61051
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Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2002 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1615 5th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265

Phone Number

(309) 797-4030

# of Employees

28

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 20 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/16/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,032

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,371,859,808

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE PLANNING CENTER, INC.
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THE PLANNING CENTER ADVISORS, INC. | THE PLANNING CENTER, INC.

CRD#: 118994 / SEC#: 801-61051
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Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2002 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

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Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1986About the Series 63 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1984About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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