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Richard James Groh

Richard J. Groh

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CRD#: 1223682
Richard James Groh

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard James Groh, CFP®, who also goes by Richard J Groh, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Richard had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 31 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard J Groh

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

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


Past

July 7, 2021 - October 8, 2021

Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 284220
St. Helena, CA
Past

January 22, 2020 - June 14, 2021

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Napa, CA
Past

January 17, 2020 - June 14, 2021

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Napa, CA
Past

November 8, 2016 - November 13, 2019

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158744
Sacramento, CA
Past

November 8, 2016 - November 13, 2019

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36509
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

September 11, 2015 - August 16, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ELK GROVE, CA
Past

September 10, 2015 - August 16, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ELK GROVE, CA
Past

October 31, 2012 - July 15, 2015

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

October 31, 2012 - July 15, 2015

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

March 10, 2011 - September 6, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CORTE MADERA, CA
Past

February 11, 2011 - September 6, 2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
CORTE MADERA, CA
Past

December 1, 1986 - November 26, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
MILL VALLEY, CA
Past

February 3, 1984 - November 26, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
MILL VALLEY, CA

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".
QA
Q3 ADVISORS, LLC
CRAIG G WEAR | Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284220 / SEC#: 801-129519

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2024 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2024 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/9/2024 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/30/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/15/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/19/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination

Current Firm


QA
Q3 ADVISORS, LLC
CRAIG G WEAR | Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284220 / SEC#: 801-129519

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2024 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2024 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/9/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Arvada, CO
Mailing Address
7314 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002
Phone number
(720) 730-9892
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (11/12/2025)

Red Flags


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Company Information


Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284220

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