John S. Wells
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CRD#: 2479784
Professional summary
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John Scott Wells, CFP®, who also goes by Scott Wells, J Scott Wells, was a registered financial professional .
John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. John had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Scott Wells | J Scott Wells
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. BEE STREET ADVISORY GROUP, INVESTMENT RELATED, 180 MEETING ST, STE 340, CHARLESTON,SC, 294012, DBA FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, START DATE: 07/2021. 150 HR/MO SUPPORT OF BEE ST ADVISORY GROUP PERSONNEL AND SYSTEMS. HIGH NET WORTH CLIENTS' SERVICES - FACTFINDING, FINANICAL PLANNING, AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT. 110/TRADING HOURS. SUPPORT OF BEE STREET ADVISORY GROUP PERSONNEL. HIGH NET WORTH CLIENTS' SERVICES- FACTFINDING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT. 2. WELLS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING, CFP-R INSTRUCTION AND CONSULTING, 1344 WOODLOCK RD, MT PLEASANT, SC, INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE TOPIC TEACHING AND CONSULTING, EDUCATION OF CPA'S AND CONSULTING FINANCIAL PLANNERS 01/03/18, INV REL, 4 HR/MO- 2/TRADING HRS.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2001
Experience
Past
October 18, 2022 - April 8, 2024
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
BD
CRD#: 126514
Sarasota, FL
Past
July 2, 2021 - August 2, 2024
STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 284840
Charleston, SC
Past
October 20, 2014 - July 9, 2021
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 134139
Mount Pleasant, SC
Past
October 17, 2014 - July 9, 2021
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
Mount Pleasant, SC
Past
May 20, 2014 - October 27, 2014
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
CHARLESTON, SC
Past
September 23, 2004 - October 27, 2014
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
RIA
CRD#: 615
CHARLESTON, SC
Past
May 19, 2004 - October 27, 2014
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
CHARLESTON, SC
Past
June 6, 2001 - October 23, 2001
WESTMINSTER FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20677
BEAVERCREEK, OH
Past
February 14, 2001 - June 7, 2001
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
April 8, 1998 - August 16, 1999
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
February 6, 1996 - March 30, 1998
BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 36257
Past
April 19, 1994 - February 12, 1996
NATIONSSECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 32542
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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TS
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ADAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WELLSPRING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | TOM BECK COMPANY | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIARCE | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | THE RAPPAHANNOCK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STARR CAPITAL | SNYDER FINANCIAL GROUP | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RELIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | RAUSCH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'NEIL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH ADVISORS | NAKAMURA STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | MONEY CONCEPTS, INC. | MAIN ADVISORY | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | KOEHN FINANCIAL GROUP | KNIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | KJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEOWEE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KEIHATSU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEN ADVISOR GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK | KAP FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GROWTHPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | GOLDEN SWORD ALLIANCE | GEORGIA WEALTH PARTNERS | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FRANK REYNOLDS AND COMPANY | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | ENCORE FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DUNN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DERAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP / THE RETIREMENT COACH | DAVIS WEALTH PLANNING | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH SERVICES | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAROLINA WEALTH ADVISORS | CARNEGIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARLYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL INSIGHT GROUP | BOWERS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENNCO ADVISORS
CRD#: 126514 / SEC#: 801-62226, 8-65885
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/2003 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Visual representation of state registrations
This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
TS
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ADAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WELLSPRING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | TOM BECK COMPANY | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIARCE | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | THE RAPPAHANNOCK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STARR CAPITAL | SNYDER FINANCIAL GROUP | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RELIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | RAUSCH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'NEIL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH ADVISORS | NAKAMURA STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | MONEY CONCEPTS, INC. | MAIN ADVISORY | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | KOEHN FINANCIAL GROUP | KNIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | KJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEOWEE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KEIHATSU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEN ADVISOR GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK | KAP FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GROWTHPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | GOLDEN SWORD ALLIANCE | GEORGIA WEALTH PARTNERS | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FRANK REYNOLDS AND COMPANY | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | ENCORE FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DUNN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DERAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP / THE RETIREMENT COACH | DAVIS WEALTH PLANNING | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH SERVICES | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAROLINA WEALTH ADVISORS | CARNEGIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARLYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL INSIGHT GROUP | BOWERS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENNCO ADVISORS
CRD#: 126514 / SEC#: 801-62226, 8-65885
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/2003 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Mailing Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone number
(678) 954-4000
Established
Georgia since 02/13/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
63
SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SFA HOLDINGS, INC. | SHAREHOLDER | |
| COPELAND, JOSEPH KILLINGSWORTH | VICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY | 6847982 |
| GOLDSMITH, ARTHUR BERTRAM | SVP | 706059 |
| HARRELL, VERONICA RAY | ASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT | 5898449 |
| JONES, DEADERICK K | VICE PRESIDENT, CCO | 3029947 |
| SCHROLL, DAVID | VICE-PRESIDENT SUPERVISION | 5055067 |
| SLOVIN, CLIVE | DIRECTOR | 1101301 |
| SULLIVAN, JULIE ANN | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 1112088 |
| TATUM, ANNA ELISE | CFO | 7273094 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,394 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 470,940,835 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
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