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Geoffrey M. Burgess

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CRD#: 1381758
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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.

Geoffrey Morgan Burgess was a registered financial professional .

Geoffrey is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Geoffrey had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

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.

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None

Experience

Past

January 10, 2020 - November 24, 2021

VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105950
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

December 24, 2019 - December 31, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

March 21, 2017 - December 31, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
Westerville, OH
Past

March 16, 2017 - December 31, 2017

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
Westerville, OH
Past

October 14, 2014 - December 8, 2016

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
WORTHINGTON, OH
Past

October 14, 2014 - December 8, 2016

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
WORTHINGTON, OH
Past

December 3, 2012 - October 20, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

December 3, 2012 - October 20, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

July 19, 2007 - November 19, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

April 11, 2002 - November 19, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
WESTERVILLE, OH
Past

June 14, 2001 - April 15, 2002

USALLIANZ SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40875
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 30, 1990 - May 4, 2001

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

March 31, 1989 - December 31, 1989

VESTAX SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10332
HUDSON, OH
Past

June 4, 1987 - December 31, 1988

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 105950 / SEC#: 801-33485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/1988 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/29/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/27/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 2/27/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/31/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/15/1989
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/3/1987
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 105950 / SEC#: 801-33485

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/16/1988 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
6200 Rockside Road, Cleveland, OH 44131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(216) 642-7878
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
61

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. ADV BROCHURE (12/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,546
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 793,502,265

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Company Information

VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 105950

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