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Jeffery D. Paddyfote
PFS INVESTMENTS
Spartanburg, SC 29306
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CRD#: 2046050
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Professional summary
Jeffery Dean Paddyfote, who also goes by Jeffrey D Taddyfote, is a registered financial advisor currently at PFS INVESTMENTS INC. located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Jeffery is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Jeffery has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Jeffrey D Taddyfote
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.
Sales of investment-related products; part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. I may also receive non-investment related compensation from Primerica Mortgage, LLC for the sale of loan products and/or Primerica Client Services, Inc. (a co-located affiliate of PFS Investments Inc.) for part-time referrals of home security and automation products, as well as other home related services. -- MIM3, Not Investment related, Belmont, NC 28012, Nature: Non-operational, Position: Sole Owner/President, Start date: 08/2013 TO Present, 0 hours per month, 0 hours during securities trading hours.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 19, 2023 - Present
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
Office #1: 269 S Church St Ste 312, Spartanburg, SC 29306RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
Spartanburg, SC
Current
August 18, 2023 - Present
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
Office #1: 269 S Church St Ste 312, Spartanburg, SC 29306RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
Spartanburg, SC
Past
February 5, 2020 - October 26, 2021
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
GASTONIA, NC
Past
February 4, 2020 - October 26, 2021
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
GASTONIA, NC
Past
January 2, 2018 - November 4, 2019
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 142785
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
January 2, 2018 - November 4, 2019
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 142785
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
July 14, 2017 - January 2, 2018
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
July 14, 2017 - January 2, 2018
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
December 16, 2013 - June 14, 2017
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
GASTONIA, NC
Past
December 16, 2013 - June 14, 2017
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
GASTONIA, NC
Past
May 17, 2013 - December 12, 2013
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 1137
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
November 17, 2010 - December 12, 2013
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
September 8, 2008 - November 16, 2010
JBS LIBERTY SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 36179
KANNAPOLIS, NC
Past
July 9, 1990 - December 31, 1991
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
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".
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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
New Jersey(7/3/2025)
RR
North Carolina(8/18/2023)
IAR
South Carolina(10/19/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | |
| COLEY, DASIA DEBORAH | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6760291 |
| JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAM | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6037365 |
| LESUTIS, MICHAEL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL | 4751250 |
| MILLER, DEBORAH LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 3036949 |
| NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMES | DIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4589878 |
| REGARD, PAUL ETIENNE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2448671 |
| RIVET, LORI ALLISON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4496273 |
| SUKIN, KAREN LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL | 6292138 |
| WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVEN | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4131816 |
| WELLS, MICHAEL KURT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5999501 |
| WOODRING, DANIEL AARON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4028705 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 70,434 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,156,017,804 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 22 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2024 |
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Company Information
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
CRD#: 10111Spartanburg, SC 29306TRUST BUT VERIFY
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