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Martin P. Hardy

GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS
Durham, NC 27707
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CRD#: 1520150
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Professional summary


Martin Parsons Hardy is a registered financial advisor currently at GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Durham, North Carolina and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Durham, North Carolina.

Martin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Martin has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) Guardian Wealth Advisors. 3616 Shannon Rd, Ste 101, Durham, NC 27707. RIA. 60 hrs/mo; 50 during trading hrs. 2) Martin Hardy. Disability income insurance services/LTC sales/ fixed life sales. 20 hrs/mo; 20 during trading hrs. 3) Penn Mutual Life Insurance. 1600 Malone Street, Millville, NJ 08332. Mutual Insurance. Agent/Life Insurance Sales. 30 hrs/mo; 30 during trading hrs.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Martin Parsons Hardy's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 22, 2021 - Present

GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3616 Shannon Road Suite 101, Durham, NC 27707
RIA
CRD#: 305412
Durham, NC
Current

October 15, 2021 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 3616 Shannon Rd Ste 101, Durham, NC 27707
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Durham, NC
Past

April 2, 2007 - October 15, 2021

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
MORRISVILLE, NC
Past

April 2, 2007 - October 15, 2021

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
MORRISVILLE, NC
Past

April 13, 1993 - April 17, 2007

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
DURHAM, NC
Past

December 2, 1986 - April 17, 2007

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
DURHAM, NC
Past

October 31, 1986 - December 9, 1986

LOWRY FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7291

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".
GW
GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BLUE LINE INVESTING | VALLEY PEAK FINANCIAL | SILO WEALTH | LSG INVESTMENT GROUP | INGRAM FINANCIAL | ID WEALTH | GWP HOLDINGS, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH PARTNERS | GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | GATHER WEALTH | FINANCE ROADMAP PLANNING | DUNHAM & DEITEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE WEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | CENTERPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 305412 / SEC#: 801-118121

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 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
Arizona
(10/15/2021)
RR
California
(10/15/2021)
RR
Colorado
(10/15/2021)
RR
Florida
(10/15/2021)
RR
Georgia
(10/15/2021)
RR
Illinois
(10/15/2021)
RR
Kansas
(10/15/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(10/15/2021)
RR
Mississippi
(10/15/2021)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/15/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(10/15/2021)
RR
New York
(12/19/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(10/15/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(10/22/2021)
RR
Ohio
(10/15/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(10/15/2021)
RR
Oregon
(10/15/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/15/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(10/15/2021)
RR
Tennessee
(10/15/2021)
RR
Texas
(10/15/2021)
RR
Virginia
(10/15/2021)
RR
Washington
(10/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/25/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


GW
GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BLUE LINE INVESTING | VALLEY PEAK FINANCIAL | SILO WEALTH | LSG INVESTMENT GROUP | INGRAM FINANCIAL | ID WEALTH | GWP HOLDINGS, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH PARTNERS | GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | GATHER WEALTH | FINANCE ROADMAP PLANNING | DUNHAM & DEITEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE WEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | CENTERPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 305412 / SEC#: 801-118121

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4270 The Circle At North Hills Street Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609
Mailing Address
Phone number
(919) 874-1900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
43

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWA FORM ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,683
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,051,517,525

Red Flags


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Company Information


GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 305412Durham, NC 27707

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