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Lois A. Bafas

ANOVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Marietta, GA 30062
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CRD#: 2207265
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Professional summary


Lois Ann Bafas, who also goes by Lois A Bafas, Lois Wood Bafas, is a registered financial advisor currently at ANOVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS located in Marietta, Georgia and ANOVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Marietta, Georgia.

Lois is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Lois has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 52TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 14, Series 28, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Lois A Bafas | Lois Wood Bafas

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.
INSURANCE AGENT (NOT INVESTMENT RELATED),213 TRADITIONS DR, ALPHARETTA, GA 30004; SALE OF HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE APPOINTED BY VARIOUS INSURANCE COMPANIES;SINCE 08/2005;APPROX.15 HRS/YR (CE);SAME DURING TRDG HRS;COMMISSION SALES. SINCE JUNE 8, 2011, IAR/CORP.SEC. OF ANOVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC (REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER); SAME ADDRESS AS ANOVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES; INVESTMENT-RELATED; # OF HOURS/MONTH IS NOT DETERMINABLE SINCE HOURS WORKED ARE INTERSPERSED WITH ANOVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES; DUTIES INCLUDE ADVICE AND PLANNING, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MAINTAINING CORPORATE RECORDS.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 7, 2007 - Present

ANOVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS

Office #1: 3225 Shallowford Road Suite 220, Marietta, GA 30062
RIA
CRD#: 132344
Marietta, GA
Current

May 11, 2005 - Present

ANOVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 3225 Shallowford Road, Suite 220, Marietta, GA 30062Office #2: 3225 Shallowford Road, Suite 220, Marietta, GA 30062
BD
CRD#: 133593
Marietta, GA
Past

August 12, 2004 - October 31, 2007

ANOVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 132344
MARIETTA, GA
Past

April 6, 2002 - August 8, 2005

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 18456
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

March 7, 2000 - April 6, 2002

INTL CUSTODY & CLEARING SOLUTIONS INC.

BD
CRD#: 23952
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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
Georgia
(5/17/2005)
IAR
Georgia
(11/7/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/20/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/22/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 28
Date: 2/23/2008
Introducing Broker/Dealer Financial Operations Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AI
ANOVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS
ANOVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS | ANOVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 132344 / SEC#:

Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/30/2004 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2018 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
3225 Shallowford Road Suite 220, Marietta, GA 30062
Mailing Address
Phone number
(770) 971-7117
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts55
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 31,438,360

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Company Information


ANOVEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 132344Marietta, GA 30062

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