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Thomas S. Sims

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CRD#: 1655819
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Thomas Stephen Sims, who also goes by Tom Sims, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Thomas had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tom Sims

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.) ADVANCED ESTATE SERVICES; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 333 N. WILMOT #340 TUSCON, AZ 85711; START DATE: 08/1997; POSITION: OWNER & INDEPENDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER, HEALTH, LIFE & FIXED ANNUITIES; NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS 80 2.) REDWOOD TAX SPECIALISTS, NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 19720 JETTON ROAD, 3RD FLOOR, CORNELIUS, NC 28031; INSURANCE AGENCY; MANAGING DIRECTOR SINCE 06/2021; HOURS PER MONTH: 5 TRADING HOURS: TRADING HOURS 0.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 26, 2021 - January 3, 2025

REDWOOD PRIVATE WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 312942
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 9, 2018 - October 3, 2019

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
Tucson, AZ
Past

September 10, 2013 - March 31, 2016

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
TUCSON, AZ
Past

October 29, 2012 - August 30, 2013

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
TUCSON, AZ
Past

April 18, 2012 - October 10, 2012

REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146616
TUCSON, AZ
Past

October 12, 2011 - March 20, 2012

FA ADVISOR NETWORK, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 154304
TUCSON, AZ
Past

June 3, 2011 - August 30, 2011

REDHAWK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146616
TUCSON, AZ
Past

July 23, 2010 - June 7, 2011

ADVANCED ESTATE SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 154403
TUCSON, AZ
Past

October 13, 1999 - December 31, 2003

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38697
PETALUMA, CA
Past

May 6, 1994 - December 31, 1997

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

June 29, 1987 - June 27, 1989

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/12/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RP
REDWOOD PRIVATE WEALTH
ACCELERATED WEALTH STRATEGIES | WEALTH PLANNERS ADVISORY GROUP | VET WEALTH | TRAKAS FINANCIAL LLC | TJ BEEMAN ADVISORY GROUP, INC. | THE RETIREMENT ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP | TERRY MORTON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TAMPA BAY ADVISORY, LLC | STRATEGIC ASSET MANAGEMENT, LTD. | RETIREMENT FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS LLC | RETIREMENT AND INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | REDWOOD PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | REDWOOD PRIVATE WEALTH | OSTB WEALTH STRATEGIES | NICOLAYSEN WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | NEXTFOLIO | NEW CENTURY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | MKT INVESTMENTS, LLC | MKT INVESTMENTS | METROKAS-KAMISON ASSOCIATES | MATTHEWS INVESTMENT COMPANY | MARTIN SHAPIRO FINANCIAL SERVICES | MAIN STREET FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | LIVE LIFE WELL FINANCIAL | JNORTH FINANCIAL, LLC | INSPIRE WEALTH | HEARTFELT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | GOLD FEDERAL ADVISORS | FOCAL POINT FINANCIAL SERVICES | EVANS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | COMPASS WEALTH STRATEGIES | CASON FINANCIAL GROUP | BREESE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | BLACKSTONE WEALTH PROTECTORS | BLACK WEALTH FINANCIAL | ADVISORS FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP

CRD#: 312942 / SEC#: 801-120723

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Contact information


Main Address
3930 E. Ray Road Suite 155, Phoenix, AZ 85044
Mailing Address
Phone number
(480) 646-3504
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
61

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (3/31/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,788
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 267,560,801

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Company Information


REDWOOD PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 312942

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