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Diana S. Simpson

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CRD#: 2343390
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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.

Diana Susan Simpson, who also goes by Diana Susan Grossman, was a registered financial professional .

Diana is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1993. Diana had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Diana Susan Grossman

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 29, 2014 - January 7, 2016

APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 166221
Opelika, AL
Past

January 2, 2003 - December 31, 2005

WELCH INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111270
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

November 23, 1999 - July 13, 2011

WELCH INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111270
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

June 23, 1993 - September 17, 1999

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 23, 1993 - September 17, 1999

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MCCLAIN LOVEJOY FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | KAIROS PROPERTIES, LLC

CRD#: 166221 / SEC#: 801-121714

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2021 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 4/28/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MCCLAIN LOVEJOY FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | KAIROS PROPERTIES, LLC

CRD#: 166221 / SEC#: 801-121714

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2021 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3928 Cypress Drive Suite 150, Birmingham, AL 35243
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 588-8637
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts546
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 199,408,341

Red Flags


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Company Information


APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

APPROACH RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 166221

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