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Lyle D. Finley

RJ20
Durham, NC
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CRD#: 2482249
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Professional summary

Lyle Dean Finley JR., CFP®, who also goes by Chip Finley, Lyle D Finley, Lyle Dean Finley Jr, Lyle Dean Finley, is a registered financial advisor currently at RJ20, INC. located in Durham, North Carolina.

Lyle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Lyle has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Chip Finley | Lyle D Finley | Lyle Dean Finley Jr | Lyle Dean Finley

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2006

Experience

Current

December 10, 2012 - Present

RJ20, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 149575
Durham, NC
Past

November 2, 2023 - May 15, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
RALEIGH, NC
Past

September 29, 2023 - May 15, 2024

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 20, 2013 - March 19, 2015

C2 ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167574
MORRISVILLE, NC
Past

January 23, 2012 - April 11, 2012

RJ20, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 149575
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Past

May 17, 2005 - January 23, 2012

CIC ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130735
RALEIGH, NC
Past

May 17, 2005 - January 23, 2012

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
RALEIGH, NC
Past

January 3, 2005 - May 10, 2005

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
RALEIGH, NC
Past

January 3, 2005 - May 10, 2005

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 30, 2002 - January 3, 2005

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 120471
RALEIGH, NC
Past

September 30, 2002 - January 3, 2005

NCF FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 120471
DURHAM, NC
Past

February 5, 2002 - September 30, 2002

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 15, 1996 - September 30, 2002

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

July 18, 1995 - February 22, 1996

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 2, 1994 - May 24, 1995

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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".
RI
RJ20, INC.
NAME 807 | RJ20, INC.

CRD#: 149575 / SEC#: 801-74442

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2012 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2012 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2012 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.

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IAR
North Carolina
(12/10/2012)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/3/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/13/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 11/1/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/2/2023
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/1/1994
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/17/2006
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

RI
RJ20, INC.
NAME 807 | RJ20, INC.

CRD#: 149575 / SEC#: 801-74442

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2012 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2012 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2012 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
Durham, NC
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 438-7520
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RJ20 ADV PART 2A (3/23/2025)

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Company Information

RJ20, INC.

CRD#: 149575Durham, NC

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