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Charles F. Farmer

KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY
Knoxville, TN 37932
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CRD#: 2245087
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Professional summary


Charles Ford Farmer is a registered financial advisor currently at KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY located in Knoxville, Tennessee and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Charles has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. 11/14/2012 - Alliance Financial, Inc - Business Entity for Tax purposes only - INV REL-AT BUSINESS LOCATION(S); Business Entity for Tax purposes only; TIME SPENT 5%. 2. 11/26/2012 - PRESBYTERY OF EAST TENNESSEE, PCUSA - COMMUNITY, CIVIC AND CHARITABLE BOARD - MINISTER - 5% OF TIME SPENT 3. 10/6/2014: KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS) - Started 10/10/2014 - 120 Hours Per Month/7 Hours During Securities Trading. 4. 10/19/2015 - NO BUSINESS NAME - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Broker - START 06/01/1991 - 10 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 5. 6/15/2017 - Knox Wealth Partners Advisory - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 07/05/2017 - 80 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 6. 7/27/2017 - Knox Wealth Partners Advisory LLC - Investment related - At reported business location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - started 07/05/2017 - 80 Hours Per Month/70 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Knox Wealth Partners Advisory LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 07/2017. I expect to spend approximately 80 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 7. 9/25/2020 - KWP Properties, LLC - Not Investment Related - 10710 Murdock Dr.; Suite 101; Knoxville, TN 37932 - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Started 04/05/2018 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - Owner occupied Commercial Office Building.

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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

July 12, 2017 - Present

KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY

Office #1: 10710 Murdock Drive Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37932
RIA
CRD#: 288580
Knoxville, TN
Current

November 26, 2012 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 10710 Murdock Dr, Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37932
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Knoxville, TN
Past

November 27, 2012 - November 8, 2017

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

June 14, 2010 - December 11, 2012

OSAIC FS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3870
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

May 28, 2010 - December 11, 2012

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

October 29, 2004 - November 10, 2008

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

October 29, 2004 - November 10, 2008

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

March 16, 2004 - October 19, 2004

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17117
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

January 28, 2002 - October 19, 2004

FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17117
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

June 19, 1992 - March 27, 2002

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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".
KW
KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY
KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY | KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 288580 / SEC#: 801-110743

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/5/2017 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
Florida
(7/23/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(11/27/2012)
IAR
Tennessee
(7/12/2017)
RR
Virginia
(3/10/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/18/1992
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KW
KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY
KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY | KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 288580 / SEC#: 801-110743

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/5/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10710 Murdock Drive Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37932
Mailing Address
Phone number
(865) 291-2422
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KWPA FORM ADV PART 2A (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts828
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 231,274,258

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Company Information


KNOX WEALTH PARTNERS ADVISORY

CRD#: 288580Knoxville, TN 37932

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