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John S. Thoma

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT
Richmond, VA 23238
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CRD#: 1942428
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Professional summary


John Stephens Thoma is a registered financial advisor currently at ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. John has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 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)THOMA FINANCIAL GROUP, INVESTMENT-RELATED, 2008 LIBBIE AVENUE, STE. 102, RICHMOND, VA 23226, INSURANCE SALES FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, AGENT, START DATE: NOVEMBER 2011, APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: LESS THAN 10, THE NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THE OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 10, DUTIES: LIFE, ANNUITY AND HEALTH RELATED INSURANCE PRODUCT SALES. 2)NEWMAN & DUNN REAL ESTATE, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, 2044 JOHN ROLFE PARKWAY, RICHMOND, VA 23238, REAL ESTATE SALES, REALTOR, START DATE: 2009, APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 20, THE NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THE OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:5 DUTIES: SHOW HOMES/PROPERTIES 3) AMERICAN FINANCIAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE; INVESTMENT- RELATED; 8514 MCALPINE PARK DRIVE, SUITE 280, CHARLOTTE, NC 28211; INSTRUCTOR/TEACHER; START DATE: 2021, SPENDS LESS THAN 10% OF PROFESSIONAL TIME ON ACTIVITY; TEACH AND INSTRUCT CLASS/INFORM AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR FINANCES BY PROVIDING COMPRHENSIVE FINANCIAL EDUCATION IN COMMUNITIES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 26, 2013 - Present

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 9701 Gayton Road Suite 9, Richmond, VA 23238
RIA
CRD#: 144434
Richmond, VA
Past

January 17, 2013 - August 2, 2013

ARCHER INVESTMENT CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 136403
CARMEL, IN
Past

May 22, 2012 - December 31, 2012

POSITIVE ALPHA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139471
TROY, VA
Past

September 1, 2010 - May 11, 2012

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
RICHMOND, VA
Past

September 1, 2010 - May 11, 2012

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
RICHMOND, VA
Past

October 8, 2003 - October 1, 2010

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 1763
RICHMOND, VA
Past

October 8, 2003 - October 1, 2010

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
RICHMOND, VA
Past

June 2, 2003 - October 9, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 28, 2003 - October 9, 2003

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 28, 2003 - October 9, 2003

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 18, 2002 - May 8, 2003

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 3, 1999 - January 7, 2002

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 1996 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 5, 1989 - November 20, 1996

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, 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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ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC
401(K) MANEUVER | YI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOERNLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WEALTH HARMONICS | WAYFINDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WAGNER INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT ADVISORS | VALLEY ASSET MANAGERS LLC | TRU FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | TRIPLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRANSPARENT FINANCIAL GROUP | THE SORENSEN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP | STILL WATERS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | STANDARD CAPITAL FINANCIAL | SPROUSE INVESTMENTS LLC | SOUTHWEST RETIREMENT & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLUTIONS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SIGNATURE AMERICA FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC | SCHLOSSER INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SAGE RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT | RIDGEBROOKE INVESTMENT PLANNING | RETIREMENT INCOME SPECIALISTS | PRIME FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PLANNING ASSOCIATES OF THE SOUTHERN TIER | PELTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES | PATRICK LYNCH FINANCIAL | NORTHSHORE PLANNING GROUP | NORTHPOINT FINANCIAL, LLC | NORRIS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | NEXUS FINANCIAL GROUP | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | MCRAE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | LONG FINANCIAL | LINK RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LINK FINANCIAL LLC | LIFEPLAN PARTNERS, LLC | LIFE & LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | LEGACY RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | JUDY CARLSON FINANCIAL GROUP | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS, INC | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS | JH ADVISERS | JD UNDERWOOD FINANCIAL | J.D. UNDERWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IOWA WEALTH ADVISORS | INTEGRITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | INTEGRITY INVESTMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT | HOWELL WEALTH CONSULTANTS LLC | HAWKS FINANCIAL, LLC | HARBOUR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | GATEKEEPER INVESTMENT ADVISERS | FREDRICK ADVISORS | FREDERICK FINANCIAL GROUP | FRACTAL PROFILE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINGERFINANCIAL | FINANCIAL VISION & INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC. | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF THE ROCKIES, INC. | FAMILY FINANCIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS LLC | EDWARDS INVESTMENTS LLC | DARLING WEATLH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LLC | COLORADO ELITE RETIREMENT PLANNING, LL DBA SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CLEARPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP | CAMINO ADVISORY | BUDNICK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRIZENDINE ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | BRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | BLACKSTON FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | BENTLEY FINANCIAL | AR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN ELITE RETIREMENT LLC | AMERICA DIRECT, LLC | ALTMEYER FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, LLC | ADVANCED FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ADAGE FINANICAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 144434 / SEC#: 801-77918

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2013 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2013 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2013 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
Virginia
(8/26/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/25/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RF
ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC
401(K) MANEUVER | YI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOERNLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WEALTH HARMONICS | WAYFINDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WAGNER INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT ADVISORS | VALLEY ASSET MANAGERS LLC | TRU FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | TRIPLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRANSPARENT FINANCIAL GROUP | THE SORENSEN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP | STILL WATERS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | STANDARD CAPITAL FINANCIAL | SPROUSE INVESTMENTS LLC | SOUTHWEST RETIREMENT & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLUTIONS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SIGNATURE AMERICA FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC | SCHLOSSER INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SAGE RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT | RIDGEBROOKE INVESTMENT PLANNING | RETIREMENT INCOME SPECIALISTS | PRIME FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PLANNING ASSOCIATES OF THE SOUTHERN TIER | PELTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES | PATRICK LYNCH FINANCIAL | NORTHSHORE PLANNING GROUP | NORTHPOINT FINANCIAL, LLC | NORRIS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | NEXUS FINANCIAL GROUP | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | MCRAE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | LONG FINANCIAL | LINK RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LINK FINANCIAL LLC | LIFEPLAN PARTNERS, LLC | LIFE & LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | LEGACY RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | JUDY CARLSON FINANCIAL GROUP | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS, INC | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS | JH ADVISERS | JD UNDERWOOD FINANCIAL | J.D. UNDERWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IOWA WEALTH ADVISORS | INTEGRITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | INTEGRITY INVESTMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT | HOWELL WEALTH CONSULTANTS LLC | HAWKS FINANCIAL, LLC | HARBOUR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | GATEKEEPER INVESTMENT ADVISERS | FREDRICK ADVISORS | FREDERICK FINANCIAL GROUP | FRACTAL PROFILE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINGERFINANCIAL | FINANCIAL VISION & INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC. | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF THE ROCKIES, INC. | FAMILY FINANCIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS LLC | EDWARDS INVESTMENTS LLC | DARLING WEATLH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LLC | COLORADO ELITE RETIREMENT PLANNING, LL DBA SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CLEARPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP | CAMINO ADVISORY | BUDNICK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRIZENDINE ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | BRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | BLACKSTON FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | BENTLEY FINANCIAL | AR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN ELITE RETIREMENT LLC | AMERICA DIRECT, LLC | ALTMEYER FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, LLC | ADVANCED FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ADAGE FINANICAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 144434 / SEC#: 801-77918

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2013 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2013 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2013 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1515 Buenos Aires Blvd, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Mailing Address
Phone number
(352) 750-1637
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC ADV BROCHURE_SCHWAB (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,143
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,307,115,289

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Company Information


ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 144434Richmond, VA 23238

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