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Gary L. Ely
TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS
Huntsville, AL 35805
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CRD#: 2066209
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Professional summary
Gary Lynn Ely, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Huntsville, Alabama and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Huntsville, Alabama.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Gary has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(dba) TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS; Investment Related; 2707 Artie Street, Ste 12, Huntsville, AL 35805; Financial Services; Financial Advisor; Start Date 03/2021; 15 to 25 hours per month with 3 to 7 of those hours per month occurring during trading hours; I offer fee-based investment advice and management services. >> As a part of my financial planning business, I am a licensed insurance agent with several insurance companies. Commission earnings from these companies are derived from life insurance premiums and are paid to me directly as an independent contractor. I am not an employee of any insurance company or other entity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2005
Experience
Current
March 5, 2021 - Present
TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 2707 Artie Street Sw, Building 200 Suite 12, Huntsville, AL 35805RIA
CRD#: 298838
Huntsville, AL
Current
February 20, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2707 Artie Street Sw Suite 12, Huntsville, AL 35805BD
CRD#: 13572
Huntsville, AL
Past
July 23, 2013 - March 1, 2021
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
Huntsville, AL
Past
July 10, 2013 - February 20, 2025
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
Huntsville, AL
Past
May 16, 2013 - May 24, 2013
BBVA SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 27060
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past
July 13, 2012 - May 29, 2013
PNC MANAGED ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110476
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past
July 12, 2012 - May 16, 2013
BBVA COMPASS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS, INC
BD
CRD#: 17086
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past
January 18, 2000 - July 10, 2012
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15708
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past
December 8, 1995 - July 10, 2012
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
HUNTSVILLE, AL
Past
January 23, 1995 - October 20, 1995
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past
April 11, 1991 - June 29, 1994
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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TA
TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BENEFIT PLANNERS, INC. | WILLIAMSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS OF HUNTSVILLE, LLC | GRANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 298838 / SEC#: 801-114236
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/31/2018 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
IAR
Alabama(3/5/2021)
RR
Alabama(2/20/2025)
RR
Arizona(2/20/2025)
RR
Arkansas(2/20/2025)
RR
California(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida(2/20/2025)
RR
Georgia(2/20/2025)
RR
Louisiana(2/20/2025)
RR
Michigan(2/20/2025)
RR
Mississippi(2/20/2025)
RR
New Mexico(2/20/2025)
RR
North Carolina(2/20/2025)
RR
Ohio(2/20/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina(2/20/2025)
RR
Tennessee(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas(2/20/2025)
RR
Virginia(2/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
TA
TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BENEFIT PLANNERS, INC. | WILLIAMSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS OF HUNTSVILLE, LLC | GRANT WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 298838 / SEC#: 801-114236
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
2000 Southlake Park Suite 200, Hoover, AL 35244
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 588-4800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21
SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,439 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 438,937,842 |
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Company Information
TRUEWEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 298838Huntsville, AL 35805TRUST BUT VERIFY
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