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Paul D. Graffy

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Homer Glen, IL
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CRD#: 1245500
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Professional summary


Paul Donald Graffy is a registered financial advisor currently at IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Homer Glen, Illinois and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Paul has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Mathsights Corporation / Willmington Illinois / Software - Retirement planning Non paid board member / Less than 5 hours per month, non trading hours. Strategic Advisory Role Start date May 1, 2015 Gateway Partners LLC, 12/15/21 initial investment is less than $1000, less than 10 hrs. The activity does not involve investment products or investment strategies.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 23, 2021 - Present

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305772
Homer Glen, IL
Current

July 23, 2021 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

May 20, 2016 - December 11, 2019

ADVISORY RESEARCH INC

RIA
CRD#: 108254
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 20, 2016 - October 7, 2019

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 31, 2015 - May 11, 2015

COMPASS EFFICIENT MODEL PORTFOLIOS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125568
BRENTWOOD, TN
Past

February 20, 2015 - May 13, 2015

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

November 7, 2013 - January 3, 2014

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
WILMINGTON, IL
Past

November 5, 2013 - January 3, 2014

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
WILMINGTON, IL
Past

August 17, 2005 - December 31, 2010

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105790
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 17, 2005 - December 12, 2011

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 13, 2005 - November 29, 2011

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 4, 1997 - March 22, 2005

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 13, 1997 - July 15, 1997

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 12, 1995 - February 12, 1997

GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 487
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 9, 1989 - July 21, 1995

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 21, 1988 - January 18, 1989

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
Past

March 22, 1984 - December 5, 1986

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 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.
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
(7/23/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(7/23/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/21/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(980) 326-3335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
112

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHASE CARLIN ADV PART 2B (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,887
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,110,407

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Company Information


IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772Homer Glen, IL

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