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Earl D. Hensley

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Ashville, NC 28803
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CRD#: 1304915
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Professional summary


Earl David Hensley, who also goes by David Hensley, is a registered financial advisor currently at IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Ashville, North Carolina and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Earl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Earl has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 3, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Hensley

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) Asset Protection Network, Inc., 900 Hendersonville Rd. Ste 201A, Asheville, NC 28803; https://assetprotectionnetwork.net/. Founder and Co-Owner. Investment Related; Insurance Agency offering health, life and property insurance; Vice President; Start Date: December 1993; 5hrs per week devoted to business, during securities trading hours.___ 2) Biltmore Lake External Relations Committee. 01/2019. Volunteer Chair. Biltmore Lake, NC. www.biltmorelakehoa.com. Less than 1hr per week.___ 3) Advisor Moves, LLC,900 Hendersonville Rd. Ste 201A, Asheville, NC 28803; Not Investment Related: Independent financial advisor recruiting firm; President; Start Date: October 2020; 40-80 hours per month devoted to business during securities trading hours.___ 4) Alzheimers Association - NC, 4600 Park Rd. Ste 250 Charlotte, NC; Not Investment Related; Association established to raise awareness of Alzheimers; Board Member; Start Date: July 2021; 3 hours per month devoted to business; 2 days annually during securities trading hours.___

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Earl David Hensley's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 12, 2023 - Present

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 900 Hendersonville Road Suite 201-a, Ashville, NC 28803
RIA
CRD#: 305772
Ashville, NC
Current

April 12, 2023 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

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

April 26, 2021 - April 19, 2023

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 15007
Biltmore Lake, NC
Past

April 24, 2021 - April 19, 2023

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15007
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 16, 2018 - August 9, 2019

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
MIAMI, FL
Past

April 12, 2018 - August 9, 2019

INVESTACORP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 109011
Miami, FL
Past

February 14, 2018 - April 10, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

February 14, 2018 - April 10, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

April 22, 2014 - February 20, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

October 17, 2008 - February 14, 2018

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

October 22, 2004 - September 16, 2008

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46035
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past

November 16, 1998 - November 25, 2002

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 23, 1994 - September 1, 1998

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

November 21, 1988 - March 13, 1990

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 723
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 25, 1984 - October 24, 1988

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 431

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".
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
Alabama
(6/14/2023)
RR
Alaska
(7/7/2023)
RR
Arizona
(6/22/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(7/5/2023)
RR
California
(6/14/2023)
RR
Colorado
(6/15/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(6/15/2023)
RR
Delaware
(6/26/2023)
RR
Florida
(6/15/2023)
RR
Georgia
(6/16/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(2/20/2025)
RR
Idaho
(6/14/2023)
RR
Illinois
(6/22/2023)
RR
Indiana
(7/18/2023)
RR
Iowa
(6/15/2023)
RR
Kansas
(6/15/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(6/19/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(6/19/2023)
RR
Maryland
(6/20/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/15/2023)
RR
Michigan
(6/20/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(6/15/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(6/16/2023)
RR
Missouri
(6/14/2023)
RR
Montana
(6/15/2023)
RR
Nevada
(6/20/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/29/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(6/14/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(6/15/2023)
RR
New York
(6/16/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(4/12/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(4/21/2023)
RR
North Dakota
(6/20/2024)
RR
Ohio
(6/14/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/14/2023)
RR
Oregon
(6/15/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/15/2023)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(4/8/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/22/2023)
IAR
South Carolina
(4/13/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(4/26/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(6/14/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(6/15/2023)
RR
Texas
(6/14/2023)
RR
Utah
(6/14/2023)
RR
Virginia
(6/15/2023)
RR
Washington
(6/14/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/15/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/21/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/16/1984
National Commodity Futures Examination
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

Red Flags


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Company Information


IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772Ashville, NC 28803

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