JOHN P. STOBBS

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CRD#: 1655891

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JOHN PAUL STOBBS, who also goes by John Paul Bailey-stobbs, was a registered financial professional .

JOHN is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. JOHN had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Biography

John began his career in the financial services industry with an administrative position at Stifel Nicolaus in 1987. He has held progressively more responsible positions in corporate America including a position at an international accounting firm and has also held adjunct teaching position. In 2010, he co-founded Convergent Wealth Management, a fee-only wealth management firm which was acquired by Mercer Advisors in 2022. John specializes in accounting and incorporates tax optimization with financial recommendations and planning. John attributes his success to his focus on understanding his clients’ needs and developing solutions for their economic freedom. Away from the office John enjoys time with his 3 sons and 6 grandchildren, as well as hiking, bicycling and tennis. He is also active in mentorship ministry at his church.

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Aliases

John Paul Bailey-Stobbs

Other business activities

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1. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 412 MUMFORD HALL, MC-710, W. GREGORY DR. URBANA, IL, 61801; CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION; EDITOR; CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT; START DATE: 06/2007; HOURS DEVOTED: 20-40 HOURS PER YEAR, 0 HOURS DURING TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

May 2, 2022 - January 10, 2025

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 147363

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

January 7, 2013 - December 31, 2014

K. W. CHAMBERS & CO.

CRD#: 1432

Chesterfield, MO

Past

September 28, 2011 - December 3, 2012

MOLONEY SECURITIES CO., INC.

CRD#: 38535

ELLISVILLE, MO

Past

June 2, 2010 - October 26, 2022

CONVERGENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 153714

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

October 19, 2006 - June 3, 2010

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8408

ELLSIVILLE, MO

Past

October 19, 2006 - June 3, 2010

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8408

ELLSIVILLE, MO

Past

November 29, 2005 - October 20, 2006

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA

CRD#: 110778

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

November 22, 2005 - October 20, 2006

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 16337

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Past

April 8, 2005 - November 29, 2005

JESUP & LAMONT ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 108006

FARMINGTON, MO

Past

June 22, 2004 - November 29, 2005

EMPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 28759

LONGWOOD, FL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/25/2004

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/31/2014

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/1/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

MERCER ADVISORS | MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 147363 / SEC#: 801-69271

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/30/2008 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1200 17th Street Suite 2000, Denver, CO 80202

Mailing Address

Phone number

(888) 885-8101

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

1,166

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC. ADV PART 2A AUGUST 21 2025 (8/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	99,044
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 60,256,270,580

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/29/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/31/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/07/2022	Cover Page	Report

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JOHN P. STOBBS

Professional summary

Biography

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

K. W. CHAMBERS & CO.

MOLONEY SECURITIES CO., INC.

CONVERGENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CAPITAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

JESUP & LAMONT ADVISORS

EMPIRE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/25/2004

SIE

Date: 12/31/2014

Series 7

Date: 6/1/2004

Current Firm

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

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