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Spencer D. Mcgowan

MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT
DALLAS, TX 75201
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CRD#: 1546977
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Professional summary


Spencer Dean Mcgowan, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Dallas, Texas.

Spencer is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Spencer has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 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.
MCGOWAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., 3641 HAYNIE AVE., DALLAS, TX 75205, FAMILY/CLOSELY HELD BUSINESS, COMPANY OWNS THE INTERNATIONAL BOND EXCHANGE WEBSITE AND NETWORTHRADIO (TRADEMARK FOR BROADCASTS ON KLIF),PRESIDENT & PRIMARY SHAREHOLDER, TIME DEVOTED VARIES, LITTLE TIME DURING BUSINESS HOURS, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, START 1997. PRESIDENT OF MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, AN UNAFFILIATED SEC REGISTERED RIA.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CIMA®

Experience


Current

August 6, 2010 - Present

MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 200 Crescent Court, #657, Dallas, TX 75201
RIA
CRD#: 154127
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 3, 2010 - December 31, 2014

SPIRE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 144131
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 9, 2009 - August 4, 2010

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 9, 2009 - August 4, 2010

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 16, 2001 - October 12, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 16, 2001 - October 12, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 2, 1998 - March 1, 2001

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 2, 1998 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

October 16, 1992 - January 2, 1998

RAUSCHER PIERCE REFSNES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6663
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 7, 1989 - October 30, 1992

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 21, 1986 - April 15, 1989

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174

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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MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 154127 / SEC#: 801-71582

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2010 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
Florida
(8/2/2011)
IAR
Texas
(8/6/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/12/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 154127 / SEC#: 801-71582

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2010 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Crescent Court #1776, Dallas, TX 75201
Mailing Address
Phone number
(214) 720-4400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,050
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 996,742,756

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Company Information


MCGOWAN GROUP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 154127Dallas, TX 75201

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