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Gerald E Shaw JR

Gerald E. Shaw

FOREFRONT
Austin, TX 78735
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CRD#: 1305370
Gerald E Shaw JR

Professional summary


Gerald E Shaw JR, CFP®, who also goes by Jerry Shaw Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOREFRONT located in Austin, Texas and CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Seminole, Florida.

Gerald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Gerald has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 62, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jerry Shaw Jr

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) Summit Advisors, LLC - investment-related - 6247 Seminole Blvd., Suite 200, Seminole, FL 33772 - fee-based financial and tax planning, life insurance and fixed-rate annuity sales - Owner of single-member LLC and service provider since 01/01/2005 - approximately 15 hours/month, all during trading hours - Financial Planner, Agent for sales of life insurance and fixed annuities 2) Seminole Tax Pros, LLC - not investment-related - 6247 Seminole Blvd., Suite 200, Seminole, FL 33772 - tax preparation and consulting - Owner of single-member LLC and service provider since 10/25/2015 - approximately 10 hours/month, all during trading hours - new client intake, review and delivery of personal tax returns 3) Calton & Associates - investment-related - 2701 N ROCKY POINT DRIVE, SUITE 1000, Tampa, FL 36607 - registered representative of a broker dealer

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

July 7, 2023 - Present

FOREFRONT

Office #1: 7500 Rialto Blvd, Bldg 1 Suite 250, Austin, TX 78735
RIA
CRD#: 308521
Austin, TX
Current

May 23, 2023 - Present

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 6247 Seminole Blvd Suite 200, Seminole, FL 33772
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20999
Seminole, FL
Past

August 25, 2020 - May 17, 2023

STARK FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 121213
Seminole, FL
Past

May 22, 2020 - May 17, 2023

R.M. STARK & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7612
SEMINOLE, FL
Past

August 11, 2015 - June 8, 2020

MUTUAL TRUST ASSET MGMT., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 121364
SEMINOLE, FL
Past

July 2, 2015 - June 4, 2020

MUTUAL TRUST COMPANY OF AMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 8494
Seminole, FL
Past

November 9, 2012 - July 10, 2015

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
SEMINOLE, FL
Past

November 9, 2012 - July 10, 2015

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
SEMINOLE, FL
Past

October 8, 2007 - November 12, 2012

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
SEMINOLE, FL
Past

October 8, 2007 - November 12, 2012

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
SEMINOLE, FL
Past

February 9, 2007 - October 10, 2007

ASSET & FINANCIAL PLANNING, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 110709
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

February 8, 2007 - October 10, 2007

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

May 6, 2002 - February 12, 2007

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
SEMINOLE, FL
Past

January 5, 1996 - February 12, 2007

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
SEMINOLE, FL
Past

April 27, 1989 - February 15, 1996

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

September 20, 1984 - June 6, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
FO
FOREFRONT
CHALK MONEY | THE 401(K) ADVISOR | SUMMIT ADVISORS, LLC | PRINCIPATUS WEALTH | POINT2 CAPITAL PARTNERS | PACE FINANCIAL SERVICES | NAMA PRIVATE WEALTH | MOUNTAIN HIGH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MINDFUL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | LEONE AND COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR LEAF FINANCIAL PLANNING | FOREFRONT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | FOREFRONT WEALTH PARTNERS | FOREFRONT ADVISOR NETWORK | FOREFRONT | COAST FINANCIAL

CRD#: 308521 / SEC#: 801-130608

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/5/2024 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2024 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2024 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2024 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)

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
Colorado
(5/21/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/23/2023)
IAR
Florida
(7/7/2023)
RR
Georgia
(5/23/2023)
RR
Maryland
(5/23/2023)
RR
Michigan
(5/23/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(5/23/2023)
RR
Virginia
(5/23/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/7/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 2/3/1999
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FO
FOREFRONT
CHALK MONEY | THE 401(K) ADVISOR | SUMMIT ADVISORS, LLC | PRINCIPATUS WEALTH | POINT2 CAPITAL PARTNERS | PACE FINANCIAL SERVICES | NAMA PRIVATE WEALTH | MOUNTAIN HIGH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MINDFUL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | LEONE AND COMPANY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR LEAF FINANCIAL PLANNING | FOREFRONT WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | FOREFRONT WEALTH PARTNERS | FOREFRONT ADVISOR NETWORK | FOREFRONT | COAST FINANCIAL

CRD#: 308521 / SEC#: 801-130608

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/5/2024 Approved)
Alaska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/15/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/29/2024 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2024 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/24/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2024 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2024 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/22/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7500 Rialto Blvd, Bldg 1 Suite 250, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(512) 617-1984
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FOREFRONT WEALTH PARTNERS ADV PARTS 2A (8/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,382
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 239,835,320

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Company Information


FOREFRONT

CRD#: 308521Austin, TX 78735

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