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Thomas E. Barnes

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CRD#: 12920
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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.

Thomas Edward Barnes, who also goes by Tom Barnes, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1971. Thomas had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tom Barnes

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 30, 2004 - September 3, 2014

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126514
DANVILLE, CA
Past

July 30, 2004 - September 3, 2014

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 126514
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 16, 2004 - July 19, 2004

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

January 2, 1998 - June 17, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10410
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

August 7, 1991 - October 19, 1992

HOME LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4184
Past

August 7, 1991 - June 17, 2004

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

October 11, 1981 - July 29, 1991

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4882
Past

January 8, 1971 - September 25, 1981

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496

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".
TS
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ADAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WELLSPRING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | TOM BECK COMPANY | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIARCE | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | THE RAPPAHANNOCK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STARR CAPITAL | SNYDER FINANCIAL GROUP | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RELIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | RAUSCH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'NEIL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH ADVISORS | NAKAMURA STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | MONEY CONCEPTS, INC. | MAIN ADVISORY | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | KOEHN FINANCIAL GROUP | KNIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | KJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEOWEE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KEIHATSU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEN ADVISOR GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK | KAP FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GROWTHPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | GOLDEN SWORD ALLIANCE | GEORGIA WEALTH PARTNERS | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FRANK REYNOLDS AND COMPANY | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | ENCORE FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DUNN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DERAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP / THE RETIREMENT COACH | DAVIS WEALTH PLANNING | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH SERVICES | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAROLINA WEALTH ADVISORS | CARNEGIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARLYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL INSIGHT GROUP | BOWERS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENNCO ADVISORS

CRD#: 126514 / SEC#: 801-62226, 8-65885

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

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
Series 63
Date: 1/13/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/22/1970
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/11/1995
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


TS
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ADAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WELLSPRING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | TOM BECK COMPANY | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIARCE | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | THE RAPPAHANNOCK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STARR CAPITAL | SNYDER FINANCIAL GROUP | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RELIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | RAUSCH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'NEIL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH ADVISORS | NAKAMURA STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | MONEY CONCEPTS, INC. | MAIN ADVISORY | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | KOEHN FINANCIAL GROUP | KNIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | KJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEOWEE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KEIHATSU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEN ADVISOR GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK | KAP FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GROWTHPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | GOLDEN SWORD ALLIANCE | GEORGIA WEALTH PARTNERS | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FRANK REYNOLDS AND COMPANY | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | ENCORE FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DUNN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DERAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP / THE RETIREMENT COACH | DAVIS WEALTH PLANNING | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH SERVICES | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAROLINA WEALTH ADVISORS | CARNEGIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARLYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL INSIGHT GROUP | BOWERS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENNCO ADVISORS

CRD#: 126514 / SEC#: 801-62226, 8-65885

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Mailing Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone number
(678) 954-4000
Established
Georgia since 02/13/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
63

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 THE STRATEGIC CHOICE PROGRAM WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SFA HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
COPELAND, JOSEPH KILLINGSWORTHVICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY6847982
GOLDSMITH, ARTHUR BERTRAMSVP706059
HARRELL, VERONICA RAYASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT5898449
JONES, DEADERICK KVICE PRESIDENT, CCO3029947
SCHROLL, DAVIDVICE-PRESIDENT SUPERVISION5055067
SLOVIN, CLIVEDIRECTOR1101301
SULLIVAN, JULIE ANNPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR1112088
TATUM, ANNA ELISECFO7273094

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 470,940,835

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

CRD#: 126514

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