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Timothy J. Bain

SPARK ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
STATESVILLE, NC 28677
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CRD#: 2330992
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Professional summary


Timothy John Bain, who also goes by Tim Bain, Timothy J Bain, Tim Bian, is a registered financial advisor currently at SPARK ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP located in Statesville, North Carolina and STONEX SECURITIES INC. located in Statesville, North Carolina.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Timothy has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 79TO, Series 57TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 53, Series 27 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tim Bain | Timothy J Bain | Tim Bian

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) MUSIC 49 INC: NOT INVESTMENT RELATED: 8517 DAVIS LAKE PKWY. CHARLOTTE NC: NATURE OF BUS: TEACHES MUSIC LESSONS/SELLS SOME RETAIL MERCHANDISE:POSTION, CORP SECRETARY, PART OWNER: START DATE, 05/2003: APPX HOURS, 20-25 PER MONTH, 0 DURING MARKET HOURS: DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: MAINTAIN BOOKS FOR COMPANY AND ASSIST WITH MARKETING. ALSO PROVIDE GENERAL CONSULTING TO OWNER. 2) SPARK ASSET GROUP; YES, INVESTMENT RELATED; 8016 WESTBAY DRIVE, DENVER,NC. 28037; RIA; INVESTMENT ADVISOR, MANAGING MEMBER; 06/2004; 25-50 HOURS PER MONTH; 5-10WK DURING SEC TRADING HOURS; MANAGE CLIENTS PORTFOLIOS. 3) ELLEDGE, BAIN, SIDES, LLC - YES INVESTMENT RELATED: 413 N CENTER ST, STATESVILLE, NC. 28677: NATURE OF BUS: SERVES AS GENERAL AGENCY FOR FIXED INSURANCE SALES THROUGH THIRD PARTY FMO'S AND OTHER AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS. ALSO SERVES AS OBA FOR OUR OSJ: POSITION, CFO/VP-MEMBER: START DATE, 10/2010: HOURS PER MONTH, 80 WITH 4 HRS DURING MARKET HOURS: DUTIES-OVERSEE COMPANY FINANCIALS INCLUDING MANAGEMENT OF THE BANK ACCOUNT, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND TAXES, ETC. I ALSO SERVE AS AN INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE SALE OF FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS. 4) SYNERGY HOLDING GROUP, INC. : YES INVESTMENT RELATED: 2626 DALE EARNHARDT BLVD KANNAPOLIS, NC: NATURE OF BUSINESS, HOLDING COMPANY FOR OSJ (STERNE AGEE) AND BROKER DEALER AND INSURANCE AGENCY: POSITION, BOARD MEMBER: START DATE, 08/2011: APPX NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH, 5 WITH 1 HOUR DURING MARKET HOURS: DUTIES-ASSIST MANAGEMENT WITH STRATEGIC DECISIONS, ATTEND BOARD MEETING. 5) Timeric Holdings LLC Serve as Real Estate Manager for building he works in Non-investment related Member File Annual tax return 09/14/2017 0 hrs spent during month and market hrs 6) Tim & Heather Bain 3498 Governors Island Dr, Denver, NC 28037 Bought townhouse for daughter while attending college-has 2 roommates we are collecting rent from. Non-investment related Landlord Own and manage property 08/01/2018 5 hours spent per month, 0 hours spent during market hours 7) Trustee 413 N. Center St., Statesville, NC 28677 Serve as TTEE for mother-in-law's account following wishes of the grantor (her father) Non-investment related Follow intentions of the grantor/pay beneficiary for trust monthly in May 2019 10/23/2018 Less than 1 hour spent per month; 0 hours during market hours 8) River and Vine, LLC - 800 Devotion Rd., Thurmond, NC 28683 Nature of Business: shoer-term rentals Investment Related: No Business Position: Manager Business Duties: assist with day to day management Business Start Date: 02/14/2023 Approximately 5 hours spent on this OBA monthly, with 1 during market hours.

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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

December 15, 2010 - Present

SPARK ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

Office #1: 413 N. Center St., Statesville, NC 28677
RIA
CRD#: 132154
STATESVILLE, NC
Current

October 20, 2010 - Present

STONEX SECURITIES INC.

Office #1: 413 North Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677
BD
CRD#: 18456
Statesville, NC
Past

August 23, 2007 - November 16, 2010

JBS LIBERTY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36179
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 22, 2000 - November 16, 2010

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46035
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 22, 1999 - November 16, 2010

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46035
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

August 11, 1997 - June 24, 1999

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

September 28, 1994 - August 12, 1997

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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
California
(10/20/2010)
RR
Florida
(3/16/2020)
RR
Georgia
(4/3/2017)
RR
Maine
(8/22/2024)
RR
Maryland
(3/14/2024)
RR
Nevada
(8/30/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(10/20/2010)
IAR
North Carolina
(12/15/2010)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/17/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(7/1/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/11/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 7/11/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
SPARK ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP
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CRD#: 132154 / SEC#:

North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
413 N. Center St., Statesville, NC 28677
Mailing Address
3498 Governors Island Dr, Denver, NC 28037
Phone number
(704) 878-3942
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts44
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,780,471

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Company Information


SPARK ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

CRD#: 132154Statesville, NC 28677

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