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Ernest M. Blackburn
IFG ADVISORY
Columbus, MS 39705
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CRD#: 2522747
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Professional summary
Ernest Martin Blackburn, who also goes by Ernie Martin Blackburn, Ernest M Blackburn, is a registered financial advisor currently at IFG ADVISORY, LLC located in Columbus, Mississippi and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Columbus, Mississippi.
Ernest is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Ernest has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ernie Martin Blackburn | Ernest M Blackburn
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. 5/30/2013: NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE DBA - L H NICKELS WEALTH MANAGEMENT - SELLING FIXED LIFE INSURANCE AND HEALTH INSURANCE, AND AM ABLE AND WILLING TO OFFER MY CLIENTS LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE RUN THROUGH THE LPL CHANNEL. - TIME SPENT 5% - COLUMBUS, MS. 2. 06/26/2023 - No Business Name - Investment Related - Columbus, MS - Real Estate Rental - Owner of 4 Properties - Start Date 02/01/2010 - 2 Hours Per Month/ 0 Hours During Securities Trading 3. 04/17/2024 - Nickels Wealth Management - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 04/01/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 8 Hours During Trading 4. 04/17/2024 - IFG Advisory LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 04/01/2024 - 160 Hours Per Month/ 8 Hours During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through IFG Advisory, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 04/2024. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 5. 06/03/2024 - Integrated Financial Group - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 04/01/2024 - 0 Hours Per Month/ During Trading
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 1, 2024 - Present
IFG ADVISORY, LLC
Office #1: 2900 Bluecutt Road Suite One, Columbus, MS 39705RIA
CRD#: 168012
Columbus, MS
Current
September 8, 2009 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 2900 Bluecutt Road, Suite 1, Columbus, MS 39705RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Columbus, MS
Past
March 30, 2016 - April 7, 2024
HOUSEHOLDER GROUP ESTATE & RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
RIA
CRD#: 169045
Columbus, MS
Past
September 8, 2009 - March 30, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
July 7, 2005 - September 8, 2009
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 4806
COLUMBUS, MS
Past
June 21, 2005 - September 8, 2009
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 4806
COLUMBUS, MS
Past
December 31, 1999 - July 7, 2005
FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC
RIA
CRD#: 110778
COLUMBUS, MS
Past
August 12, 1994 - July 6, 2005
FFP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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IA
IFG ADVISORY, LLC
ALETHEIA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | WHB WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTHPOINT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | WEALTH HORIZON | THOMPSONBAKER FINANCIAL, LLC | THE BRAIN TRUST | THE ANCHOR FINANCIAL GROUP | TARRENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TARRANT FINANCIAL | STARK FINANCIAL | SQUIRE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SOVEREIGN INVESTMENT GROUP | SGL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REBEKAH J FERO CFP LLC/FERO FINANCIAL | R.M. SMITH & ASSOCIATES | PINNACLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PATHWAYS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PANOPTIC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | OPEN ROAD FINANCIAL | OAK TREE FINANCIAL SERVICES | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | NIDA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NICKELS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NATCHEZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORRIS SHANK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MILESTONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | MARATHON FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | MAGNOLIA FINANCIAL GROUP | MADISON FINANCIAL & ASSOCIATES | LINEA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | JOHNS CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JAEGER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | IWM GROUP | INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL GROUP | IFG ADVISORY, LLC | IFG ADVISORY | HIGHLANDS WEALTH GROUP | HIGHLAND TRUST PARTNERS | HEALY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GUNTHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GARY ALPERT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FRANKLIN WATKINS FINANCIAL GROUP | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | ENVISION WEALTH PARTNERS | DH CHRISTOPHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLLINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLOUD FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLEAR BLUE WEALTH | CAST AHEAD WEALTH MANGEMENT | CARVER CAPITAL | CAROLINA PLANNING CONSULTANTS, LLP | BRISARD WEALTH ADVISORY | BLUHAWK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BALANCE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ATLANTA RETIREMENT PARTNERS | APPALACHIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 168012 / SEC#: 801-80184
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2014 Approved)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2014 Terminated)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
Alabama(9/8/2009)
RR
Colorado(3/27/2017)
RR
Georgia(9/8/2009)
RR
Louisiana(9/11/2013)
RR
Mississippi(9/8/2009)
IAR
Mississippi(4/1/2024)
RR
New Mexico(4/29/2022)
RR
Tennessee(11/19/2010)
RR
Texas(6/5/2023)
RR
Virginia(5/7/2015)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
IA
IFG ADVISORY, LLC
ALETHEIA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | WHB WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | WEALTHPOINT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | WEALTH HORIZON | THOMPSONBAKER FINANCIAL, LLC | THE BRAIN TRUST | THE ANCHOR FINANCIAL GROUP | TARRENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TARRANT FINANCIAL | STARK FINANCIAL | SQUIRE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SOVEREIGN INVESTMENT GROUP | SGL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | REBEKAH J FERO CFP LLC/FERO FINANCIAL | R.M. SMITH & ASSOCIATES | PINNACLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PATHWAYS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PANOPTIC CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | OPEN ROAD FINANCIAL | OAK TREE FINANCIAL SERVICES | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | NIDA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NICKELS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NATCHEZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MORRIS SHANK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MILESTONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | MARATHON FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | MAGNOLIA FINANCIAL GROUP | MADISON FINANCIAL & ASSOCIATES | LINEA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | JOHNS CREEK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JAEGER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | IWM GROUP | INTEGRATED WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL PARTNERS | INTEGRATED FINANCIAL GROUP | IFG ADVISORY, LLC | IFG ADVISORY | HIGHLANDS WEALTH GROUP | HIGHLAND TRUST PARTNERS | HEALY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GUNTHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GARY ALPERT FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FRANKLIN WATKINS FINANCIAL GROUP | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP, INC. | ENVISION WEALTH PARTNERS | DH CHRISTOPHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLLINS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLOUD FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLEAR BLUE WEALTH | CAST AHEAD WEALTH MANGEMENT | CARVER CAPITAL | CAROLINA PLANNING CONSULTANTS, LLP | BRISARD WEALTH ADVISORY | BLUHAWK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BALANCE WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | ATLANTA RETIREMENT PARTNERS | APPALACHIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 168012 / SEC#: 801-80184
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/15/2014 Approved)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2014 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
200 Ashford Center North Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30338
Mailing Address
Phone number
(770) 353-6331
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
177
SEC notice filing (39 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,464 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,972,449,338 |
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Company Information
IFG ADVISORY, LLC
CRD#: 168012Columbus, MS 39705TRUST BUT VERIFY
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