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John F. Burns

EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
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CRD#: 1538784
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Professional summary


John Forrest Burns JR, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 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) BURNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. (OWNS GREATER THAN 60% CLASS A VOTING SHARES OF EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC AND GREATER THAN 60% OF TOTAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST); INVESTMENT-RELATED; 9108 N. Kelley Avenue, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73131. TIME DEVOTED IS FULL-TIME IN CONJUCTION WITH OPERATIONS OF EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. (2) INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT, UNAFFILIATED INSURANCE COMPANIES; JOHN F. BURNS JR.-SOLE PROPRIETOR; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 9108 N. Kelley Avenue, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73131; POSITION: OWNER; START DATE: 01/01/07; TIME DEVOTED 20 HRS OR LESS/YEARLY DEVOTED TO POSITION. (3) GB INVESTMENTS, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 9108 N. Kelley Avenue, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73131; COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING; 50% MANAGING MEMBER; 50% OWNER SINCE INCEPTION DECEMBER 14, 2011; TIME DEVOTED IS APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER MONTH. (4) JFB HOLDINGS, LLC; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 9108 N. Kelley Avenue, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73131; SINGLE MEMBER LLC WHICH OWNS MINORITY WORKING INTEREST IN VARIOUS OIL AND GAS WELLS; HOLDS/OWNS PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES AND BONDS; INVESTOR IN OIL AND GAS INTERESTS AND MINORITY PARTNERSHIP INTEREST IN OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANY (SWIFTWATER ENERGY SERVICES, LLC.) TIME DEVOTED IS APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER MONTH.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view John Forrest Burns JR'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: 1992

Experience


Current

February 9, 2004 - Present

EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 9108 N. Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73131
RIA
CRD#: 130475
Oklahoma City, OK
Past

January 22, 2002 - October 7, 2004

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39543
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

January 8, 2002 - March 10, 2008

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

March 21, 1996 - January 11, 2002

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

April 22, 1992 - March 12, 1996

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 18, 1986 - December 31, 1989

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
Past

August 18, 1986 - March 12, 1996

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA

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".
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EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS
BURNS ADVISORY GROUP | EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS | BURNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | BURNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BURNS ADVISORY GROUP/EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 130475 / SEC#: 801-62789

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2004 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(5/3/2024)
IAR
Florida
(6/15/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(12/19/2023)
IAR
Oklahoma
(2/9/2004)
IAR
Texas
(2/9/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/3/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/23/2003
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS
BURNS ADVISORY GROUP | EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS | BURNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | BURNS WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BURNS ADVISORY GROUP/EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 130475 / SEC#: 801-62789

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2004 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9108 N. Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(405) 478-1971
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
117

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISOR ADV 2A 3-25-2025 (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,357
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,301,377,514

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/24/2025
Cover Page
08/27/2024
11/20/2023

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Company Information


EXENCIAL WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 130475Oklahoma City, OK 73131

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