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John A. Polyviou

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Charlotte, NC 28210
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CRD#: 2030212
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Professional summary


John Anthony Polyviou, who also goes by John Anthony Polyviou, John A Polyviou, is a registered financial advisor currently at IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. John has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


John Anthony Polyviou | John A Polyviou

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

September 13, 2024 - Present

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
CRD#: 305772
Charlotte, NC
Current

September 13, 2024 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210Office #2: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

June 10, 2021 - January 29, 2024

LINDEN THOMAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288557
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 10, 2021 - January 29, 2024

LINDEN THOMAS AND COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 290244
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 21, 2014 - June 7, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 21, 2014 - June 7, 2021

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 16, 2013 - April 22, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 17, 2009 - January 9, 2013

FIRST CLEARING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17344
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 31, 2002 - April 17, 2009

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 15, 1997 - December 31, 2001

HARRISDIRECT LLC

BD
CRD#: 42159
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

October 23, 1996 - July 11, 1997

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 31, 1993 - November 1, 1996

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 10, 1992 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 20, 1990 - September 28, 1992

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 24, 1990 - July 17, 1990

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)

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
North Carolina
(9/13/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(9/13/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico
(7/3/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/18/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 7/9/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 4/1/2025
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(980) 326-3335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
112

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHASE CARLIN ADV PART 2B (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,887
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,110,407

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Company Information


IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772Charlotte, NC 28210

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