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Craig G. Wear

Q3 ADVISORS
Denver, CO
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CRD#: 1460884
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Professional summary


Craig Gordon Wear, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at Q3 ADVISORS, LLC located in Denver, Colorado.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Craig has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) ANGEL'S LOOKOUT VACATIONS LLC/Non-Investment Related/Livingston, TX/Rental property management/Managing Member/Start Date: June 2015/1-3 hours per month/0 hours during securities trading time/Manage rental properties.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Craig Gordon Wear'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®
CFP®

Start date: 1988

Experience


Current

July 14, 2016 - Present

Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 284220
Denver, CO
Past

March 12, 2014 - December 31, 2017

EAGLE MOUNTAIN ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168565
CONROE, TX
Past

August 28, 2003 - March 1, 2017

WOOTTON FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 114641
CONROE, TX
Past

March 4, 2003 - December 31, 2003

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

October 24, 2002 - July 22, 2003

SMH CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108344
MONTGOMERY, TX
Past

November 21, 2001 - March 24, 2003

SANDERS MORRIS LLC

BD
CRD#: 20580
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 11, 1994 - November 21, 2001

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 17, 1991 - June 23, 1994

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 3, 1989 - April 26, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 3, 1989 - April 26, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

February 21, 1986 - July 1, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403

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".
QA
Q3 ADVISORS, LLC
CRAIG G WEAR | Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284220 / SEC#: 801-129519

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2024 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2024 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/9/2024 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(11/16/2021)
IAR
California
(2/1/2021)
IAR
Colorado
(2/22/2024)
IAR
Florida
(9/21/2022)
IAR
Illinois
(1/11/2022)
IAR
Minnesota
(9/29/2023)
IAR
Texas
(7/14/2016)
IAR
Virginia
(7/13/2022)
IAR
Washington
(2/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/18/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


QA
Q3 ADVISORS, LLC
CRAIG G WEAR | Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284220 / SEC#: 801-129519

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2024 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/26/2024 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2024 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/22/2024 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/9/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Arvada, CO
Mailing Address
7314 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002
Phone number
(720) 730-9892
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (11/12/2025)

Red Flags


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Company Information


Q3 ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 284220Denver, CO

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