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Robert E. Grace

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CRD#: 226833
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Robert Edward Grace, who also goes by Bob Grace, R.e. Grace, was a registered financial professional .

Robert is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1969. Robert had worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 63, PC, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Bob Grace | R.e. Grace

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.) RETIREMENT BY GRACE LLC DBA RETIREMENT BY DESIGN ; YES INVESTMENT RELATED; 1185 IMMOKALEE ROAD SUITE 210 NAPLES, FL 34110; CEO; START DATE 03/2020; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING. 2.) TRIFOUND FINANCIAL; YES INVESTMENT RELATED; 1185 IMMOKALEE ROAD SUITE 210 NAPLES, FL 34110; INSURANCE SALES; INSURANCE AGENT; START DATE 03/2020; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING. 3.) IBRG LLC; YES INVESTMENT RELATED; 6643 SWAY DR FORT MYERS, FL 33919; PART OWNERER; START DATE 01/2017; APPROX 0 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 0 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES. 4.) RETIREMENT VENTURES, LLC ; YES INVESTMENT RELATED; 6643 SWAY DR FORT MYERS, FL 33919; OWNER; START DATE 04/2021; APPROX 2 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 0 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

June 29, 2023 - June 24, 2024

VERTIS WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 307270
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

June 24, 2020 - May 17, 2022

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
NAPLES, FL
Past

July 31, 2015 - May 8, 2020

GRACE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 169813
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

March 25, 2010 - April 11, 2012

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

August 26, 2008 - December 22, 2009

AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 144088
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

January 4, 2008 - December 31, 2008

GRACE INVESTMENT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145120
FORT MYERS, FL
Past

June 5, 2003 - September 30, 2004

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103857
ADA, MI
Past

October 10, 2002 - May 30, 2003

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 7, 2001 - October 10, 2002

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
OMAHA, NE
Past

March 16, 2000 - December 6, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 16, 2000 - December 6, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 2, 1996 - March 16, 1999

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 12, 1995 - April 26, 1996

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

March 11, 1993 - September 15, 1993

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 26, 1992 - March 19, 1993

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

March 27, 1987 - November 14, 1990

USF&G INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18949
Past

May 7, 1985 - June 24, 1986

ROYAL HUTTON SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14489
Past

December 28, 1981 - July 18, 1985

LINCOLN NATIONAL PENSION INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 10293
Past

February 19, 1981 - June 18, 1985

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

February 19, 1981 - June 18, 1985

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
Past

March 2, 1971 - May 21, 1980

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
Past

October 23, 1969 - February 22, 1971

GREAT NORTHERN SECURITIES CORP

BD
CRD#: 1000001

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".
VW
VERTIS WEALTH, LLC
TRIFOUND ADVISORY LLC | VERTIS WEALTH, LLC | TRIFOUND ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 307270 / SEC#: 801-132579

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2025 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2025 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2025 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2025 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2025 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2025 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2025 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/17/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 4/12/1993
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/18/1969
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


VW
VERTIS WEALTH, LLC
TRIFOUND ADVISORY LLC | VERTIS WEALTH, LLC | TRIFOUND ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 307270 / SEC#: 801-132579

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2025 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Terminated)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2025 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2025 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2025 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2025 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2025 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2025 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2025 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/27/2025 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
107 W. Michigan Ave. Unit 3, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Mailing Address
Phone number
(774) 874-3686
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VERTIS WEALTH, LLC ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (8/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,850
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 115,077,651

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Company Information


VERTIS WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 307270

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