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Thomas Robert Graffeo JR

Thomas R. Graffeo

DOVE INVESTMENT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 1287916
Thomas Robert Graffeo JR

Professional summary


Thomas Robert Graffeo JR, CFP®, CIMA®, who also goes by Thomas Robert Graffeo, is a registered financial advisor currently at DOVE INVESTMENT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Irvine, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Irvine, California.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Thomas has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thomas Robert Graffeo

Other business activities


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. 5/17/2016 - Dove Investment Research and Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 05/16/2016 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading. 2. 1/10/2019 - No Business Name - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 12/07/2018 - 3 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. 3. 5/1/2019 - Dove Investment Research and Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Started 01/14/2019 - 10-20 Hours Per Month/5-10 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Dove Investment Research and Management, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 01/2019. I expect to spend approximately 10-20 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 7/12/2021 - Dove Investment Research and Management - DBA: Dove Investments - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 05/01/2016 - 160 Hours Per Month/8 Hours During Securities Trading - Dove Investments as short for Dove Investment Research and Management. 5. 09/28/2023 - Thomas Graffeo - Business Owner - Land Owner - Not Investment Related - Draper, UT - Start Date 09/15/2023 - 5 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®

Start date: 2001

Experience


Current

May 22, 2019 - Present

DOVE INVESTMENT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 100 Pacifica Suite 370, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
CRD#: 300058
Irvine, CA
Current

January 2, 2009 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 100 Pacifica Suite 370, Irvine, CA 92618-7449
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Irvine, CA
Past

December 10, 2009 - July 6, 2016

APPLIED FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 136834
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 2, 2009 - October 9, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
IRVINE, CA
Past

April 7, 2008 - November 5, 2008

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106494
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 4, 2007 - November 5, 2008

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 10, 2002 - December 11, 2007

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14549
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

July 23, 1999 - December 18, 2001

MML DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38030
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

November 12, 1998 - March 9, 1999

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

June 8, 1998 - May 19, 1999

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

September 4, 1996 - August 1, 1997

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 30, 1992 - September 6, 1996

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

January 15, 1991 - June 30, 1992

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

August 14, 1989 - January 9, 1991

GRIFFIN FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 10823
Past

June 24, 1986 - August 16, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506

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
Arizona
(4/13/2015)
RR
California
(1/2/2009)
IAR
California
(5/22/2019)
RR
Colorado
(5/22/2013)
RR
Florida
(5/24/2013)
RR
Georgia
(2/6/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(3/18/2015)
RR
Idaho
(12/22/2020)
IAR
Idaho
(8/5/2024)
RR
Illinois
(3/30/2017)
RR
Maryland
(6/25/2014)
RR
Missouri
(10/18/2021)
RR
Montana
(5/21/2013)
RR
Nevada
(11/8/2018)
RR
Ohio
(4/3/2013)
RR
Oregon
(5/23/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(5/23/2014)
RR
Texas
(5/29/2013)
IAR
Texas
(1/21/2020)
RR
Utah
(2/9/2023)
IAR
Utah
(6/6/2023)
RR
Virginia
(9/5/2024)
RR
Washington
(7/3/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/15/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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DOVE INVESTMENT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT, INC.
DOVE INVESTMENT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 300058 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/22/2019 Approved)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2024 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2020 Conditional Restricted)
Utah
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Pacifica Suite 370, Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 276-5800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts413
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 90,562,704

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Company Information


DOVE INVESTMENT RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 300058Irvine, CA 92618

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