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John C. Spencer

HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP
Cincinnati, OH 45249
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CRD#: 2621599
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Professional summary


John Charles Spencer IV, who also goes by John Charles IV Spencer, is a registered financial advisor currently at HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP located in Cincinnati, Ohio and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Charles Iv Spencer

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. 02/19/2015-HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP/DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS)/100%/7355 E KEEPER RD, CINCINNATI, OH 45249 2. 02/19/2015-OHIO RUGBY REFEREES SOCIETY/OUTSIDE/W-2 EMPLOYMENT/RUGBY REFEREE/1%/7715 TRAILWIND DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45242. 3. 12/7/2016 - HFG ADVISORS, Inc. - DBA: Hackman Financial Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - Started 08/01/2016 - 140 Hours Per Month/120 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through HFG Advisors, Inc., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in April 2016. I expect to spend approximately 140 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. 4. 12/12/2016 - No Business Name - Not Investment Related - Home Based - Outside/W-2 Employment - Started 03/01/2009 - 8 Hours Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - Rugby referee.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 13, 2016 - Present

HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 7355 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249
RIA
CRD#: 282027
Cincinnati, OH
Current

February 19, 2015 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 7355 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249-0000
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Cincinnati, OH
Past

February 20, 2015 - December 23, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

February 24, 2009 - February 20, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
BLUE ASH, OH
Past

February 20, 2009 - February 20, 2015

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
BLUE ASH, OH
Past

January 2, 2009 - February 24, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
Past

November 14, 2002 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
WEST CHESTER, OH
Past

August 5, 2002 - February 24, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
WEST CHESTER, OH
Past

October 30, 1998 - August 19, 2002

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 16, 1996 - December 8, 1998

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

August 18, 1995 - July 11, 1996

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

August 18, 1995 - July 11, 1996

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI

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".
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HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP
HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | HFG ADVISORS, INC. | HFG ADVISORS | HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 282027 / SEC#: 801-111082

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2017 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 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
California
(1/21/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/19/2025)
RR
Ohio
(2/19/2015)
IAR
Ohio
(6/13/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/18/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP
HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | HFG ADVISORS, INC. | HFG ADVISORS | HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 282027 / SEC#: 801-111082

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Approved)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2017 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7355 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Mailing Address
Phone number
(513) 891-5300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP DISCLOSURE BROCHURE AND BROCHURE SUPPLEMENTS (2/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts655
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 305,336,158

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Company Information


HACKMAN FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 282027Cincinnati, OH 45249

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