David L. Fountain
FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP
Cumming, GA 30041
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CRD#: 2367858
Professional summary
David Lytal Fountain, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP INC located in Cumming, Georgia.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. David has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Biography
David brings more than 28 years of professional financial planning and investment management experience. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida, and earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM designation in 2000 from the College of Financial Planning in Colorado. David is a firm believer in the principles and biblically based curriculum that Dave Ramsey has developed for managing money. He is a graduate of The Legacy Journey by Dave Ramsey and has taught financial literacy classes at his church.
Early in David’s career, he was a member of a well-established financial planning firm in his hometown of West Palm Beach, Florida. He gained invaluable experience while working on comprehensive financial plans for wealthy families. As an expert in Retirement Analysis and Asset Management, he is focused on creating tailored solutions for his clients. David is passionate about his profession and appreciates the opportunity to help individuals and families realize their dreams.
While not on the job, David really enjoys involvement in the community, the outdoors and seeing the world that God has provided for us – especially with his family! His daughter Ashley lives in Maryland and works as a Marketing Specialist for Stanley Black & Decker. And his daughter, Megan, is a elementary education major at Liberty University in Virginia. David is currently serving as the treasurer on the board of directors for The Place of Forsyth. He has written several articles for the local newspaper as he explores Forsyth County on his Fountain's Food Adventures. He has enjoyed the Rotary club, Leadership Forsyth, Jesse’s House, Abba House, Mentor Me, and Meals by Grace. David loves being a part of Brown’s Bridge Church; hearing Andy Stanley speak and his involvement with the small groups like Thrive and Moneywise.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Retirement Planning
Business Succession Planning
Education Planning
Investment Planning
Divorce Planning
Estate Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Insurance Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Cash Flow/Budgets/Credit Issue...
Charitable Giving
College/Education Planning
Corporate Executives
Divorce Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
500K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Board of Directors; Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce; Not Investment Related: Cumming, GA; Description of the business: The Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce ; Responsibilities Duties: David acts as a member of the board of directors. He helps to oversee the financial aspects of the nonprofit. This is a volunteer position. David is not compensated for his work with Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce; Start date with business: 2023; Hours devoted to business during trading hours: 2; Hours devoted to business outside trading hours: 2.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2000
Experience
Current
October 11, 2017 - Present
FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP INC
Office #1: 1080 Sanders Road Suite 300, Cumming, GA 30041RIA
CRD#: 108062
Cumming, GA
Past
February 2, 2012 - November 15, 2017
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
CUMMING, GA
Past
February 1, 2012 - November 15, 2017
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
CUMMING, GA
Past
July 28, 2010 - February 16, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past
June 18, 2010 - February 16, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
ATLANTA, GA
Past
October 23, 2009 - June 7, 2010
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
October 23, 2009 - June 7, 2010
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
April 2, 2008 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 16361
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
March 27, 2008 - October 23, 2009
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16361
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past
July 5, 2006 - March 28, 2008
FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 17117
ATLANTA, GA
Past
June 28, 2006 - March 28, 2008
FIRST HORIZON ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17117
ATLANTA, GA
Past
May 19, 2003 - June 14, 2006
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
JUPITER, FL
Past
May 5, 2003 - June 14, 2006
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
JUPITER, FL
Past
March 12, 1999 - December 18, 2003
AMERICAN FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC
RIA
CRD#: 108530
ORLANDO, FL
Past
January 7, 1999 - April 21, 2003
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past
January 3, 1996 - December 31, 1998
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA
Past
June 25, 1993 - January 23, 1996
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
June 25, 1993 - January 23, 1996
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP INC
FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP INC | FOUNTAIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 108062 / SEC#: 801-123013
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2022 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2022 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2022 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2022 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2022 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Florida(1/11/2018)
IAR
Georgia(10/11/2017)
IAR
Louisiana(12/24/2019)
IAR
Texas(9/17/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP INC
FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP INC | FOUNTAIN FINANCIAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 108062 / SEC#: 801-123013
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2022 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2022 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2022 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/12/2022 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
1080 Sanders Road Suite 300, Cumming, GA 30041
Mailing Address
Phone number
(770) 627-2121
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6
SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 227 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 139,886,174 |
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