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John E. Scott

REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS,
Tampa, FL
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CRD#: 1636317
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Professional summary


John Edward Scott is a registered financial advisor currently at REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC located in Tampa, Florida and REALTA EQUITIES, INC. located in Wilmington, Delaware.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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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.) Name of Business: Advent Health Zephyrhills Hospital. Non-Investment related. Address: 7050 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541. Nature of Business: Board of Directors. Position/Title/Relationship: Director. Start Date: 04/23/2019. Hours per month: 6. Hours per month during Securities trading hours: 3%. Duties/Responsibilities: Member of the Board of Directors. 2.) Name of Business: Gulf Coast Financial Strategies. Investment related. Address: 18122 Sandy Pointe Dr, Tampa, FL 33647. Nature of Business: DBA for the securities business I run through Calton & Associates. All activities are identical. Position/Title/Relationship: Officer. Start Date: 10/10/2004. Hours per month: 50. Hours per month during Securities trading hours: 5. Duties/Responsibilities: Securities related business dealing with all aspects of managing client's investments as well as all administrative duties. 3.) Name of Business: Gulf Coast Financial Strategies. Investment Related. Address: 18122 Sandy Pointe Dr, Tampa, FL 33647. Nature of Business: Offering fixed life insurance to clients. Position/Title/Relationship: Officer. Start Date: 08/08/2018. Hours per month: 10. Hours per month during securities trading hours: 15. Duties/Responsibilities: Working with IMO's to determine the best products for clients. Managing paperwork and process flow. 4.) Name of Business: Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. Investment Related. Address: 1201 N. Orange Street Ste 729 Wilmington, DE 19801. Nature of Business: Investment Advisory Services. Position/Title/Relationship: Investment Advisor Representative. Start Date: 6/10/2024. Hours per month: 40 Hours per week during securities trading hours.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

August 2, 2024 - Present

REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 134952
Tampa, FL
Current

June 10, 2024 - Present

REALTA EQUITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1201 N. Orange Street Suite 729, Wilmington, DE 19801
BD
CRD#: 23769
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

August 27, 2018 - June 7, 2024

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20999
Tampa, FL
Past

August 8, 2018 - June 7, 2024

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20999
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 12, 2004 - August 15, 2006

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 44848
Tampa, FL
Past

October 12, 2004 - August 9, 2018

KOVACK ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 140808
Tampa, FL
Past

October 5, 2004 - August 9, 2018

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
Tampa, FL
Past

June 28, 2001 - September 30, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 25, 2001 - September 30, 2004

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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".
RI
REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC
BARRACK YARD ADVISORS | YOUNGS FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTHER ASSET MANAGEMENT | WEALTH SOLUTIONS | STAUFFERWILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SOMERVILLE INVESTMENTS | REALTA WEALTH | REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | MCLAUGHLIN FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGEND CAPITAL GROUP | IRON VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HR&S FINANCIAL SERVICES | FOUNDRY WEALTH ADVISORS | DONNELLY, MICHAEL | DONNELLY STEEN & COMPANY | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC | DIVERSIFIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | COASTAL VALUE PARTNERS | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | COASTAL ADVISORY GROUP | COASTAL | BLACKBURN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134952 / SEC#: 801-68000

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2007 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 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.
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
California
(6/10/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(6/10/2024)
RR
Florida
(8/2/2024)
IAR
Florida
(8/2/2024)
RR
Georgia
(6/10/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(6/10/2024)
RR
New York
(6/10/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/28/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/27/2001
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RI
REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC
BARRACK YARD ADVISORS | YOUNGS FINANCIAL PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINTHER ASSET MANAGEMENT | WEALTH SOLUTIONS | STAUFFERWILLIAMS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SOMERVILLE INVESTMENTS | REALTA WEALTH | REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | MCLAUGHLIN FINANCIAL GROUP | LEGEND CAPITAL GROUP | IRON VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDEPENDENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HR&S FINANCIAL SERVICES | FOUNDRY WEALTH ADVISORS | DONNELLY, MICHAEL | DONNELLY STEEN & COMPANY | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | DONNELLY ADVISORS GROUP, INC | DIVERSIFIED ASSET MANAGEMENT | COASTAL VALUE PARTNERS | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. | COASTAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | COASTAL ADVISORY GROUP | COASTAL | BLACKBURN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134952 / SEC#: 801-68000

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/6/2007 Approved)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/11/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1201 N. Orange Street Suite 729, Wilmington, DE 19801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 657-5200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
64

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP BROCHURE 3.21.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,958
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 343,465,487

Red Flags


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Company Information


REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 134952Tampa, FL

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