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Jeffrey L. Gibbons

RIA ADVISORY GROUP
Ames, IA 50010
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CRD#: 1966106
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Professional summary


Jeffrey Lawrence Gibbons, CIMA®, who also goes by Jeff Gibbons, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Ames, Iowa.

Jeffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Jeffrey has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Jeff Gibbons

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) 07/02/2008: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOC - NOT INV REL - COMMUNITY, CIVIC AND CHARITABLE BOARD - 1% OF TIME SPENT - IOWA STATE ATLETICS LETTERWINNERS BOARD MEMBER. ORGANIZATION PROMOTES THE ATHLETIC ALUMNI OF THE UNIVERSITY (2) 11/5/2015: G2G SERVICES LLC - NOT INV RELATED - CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT PARTNERSHIP, 2 HR/MO (3) 2/1/17: DAYTON PARKWAY ENTERPRISES - NOT INV RELATED - LAND DEVELOPMENT LLC, OWNER, MARKETING LAND DEVELOPMENT, 3 HR/MO (4) 5/11/17: ATC GROUP LLC - ADVISOR TECH CONSULTING, SELLING INVESTMENT RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY TO ADVISORS, 80 HR/MO (5) 9/18/17: TREND FINANCIAL, LLC - INVESTMENT CONSULTING, 80 HR/MO

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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

September 18, 2017 - Present

RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2305 Dayton Ridge Road, Ames, IA 50010
RIA
CRD#: 152566
Ames, IA
Past

August 7, 2014 - December 31, 2017

BALEFIRE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168733
AMES, IA
Past

September 24, 2003 - November 2, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
AMES, IA
Past

September 24, 2003 - September 22, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
AMES, IA
Past

March 13, 2001 - October 3, 2003

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 665
AMES, IA
Past

September 22, 2000 - October 3, 2003

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 6, 1994 - September 29, 2000

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 26, 1994 - December 13, 1994

STANTON INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29462
PLYMOUTH, MN
Past

August 17, 1990 - June 11, 1996

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 29, 1989 - August 14, 1990

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 29, 1989 - August 14, 1990

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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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RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
DAKOTA ADVISORY TEAM | TRIPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RIEA | RIAG, LLC DBA RIA ADVISORS | RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | PEDERSEN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFESTYLES INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | EA-ADVISORS, LLC | EA ADVISORS

CRD#: 152566 / SEC#: 801-117837

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2020 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Iowa
(9/18/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/22/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RA
RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
DAKOTA ADVISORY TEAM | TRIPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RIEA | RIAG, LLC DBA RIA ADVISORS | RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | PEDERSEN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFESTYLES INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | EA-ADVISORS, LLC | EA ADVISORS

CRD#: 152566 / SEC#: 801-117837

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2020 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
500 Sw 7th Street Suite 204, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 965-8588
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
23

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV FORM 2A CLIENT BROCHURE (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,009
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,517,836

Red Flags


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Company Information


RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 152566Ames, IA 50010

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