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Dhruv P. Gupta

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Reno, NV
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CRD#: 2671099
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Professional summary


Dhruv Pershad Gupta, who also goes by Dhruv P Gupta, Dhruv Gupta, is a registered financial advisor currently at IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Reno, Nevada and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dhruv is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Dhruv has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dhruv P Gupta | Dhruv Gupta

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. ESSENTIAL WEALTH ADVISORS LLC-DHRUV GUPTA; RENO, NV 89511; OWNER; INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE: 8/2008; 40 HOURS PER WEEK; PROSPECT AND MANAGE CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS; INSURANCE SALES. 2. SAINERGY INC.; MORGAN HILL, CA 95037; PART OWNER; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE: 2/2001; 1 HOUR PER WEEK; AS A 10% OWNER, I PROVIDE CONSULTING FOR COMPLIANCE RELATED ACTIVITY - REVIEW CONTRACTS, VENDOR AGREEMENTS. 3. REAL ESTATE SALES PERSON (NEVADA) - HOUTE PROPERTIES, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FOR PERSONAL PORTFOLIO AND REAL ESTATE AGENT FOR OTHERS; 5470 KIETZKE LANE, SUITE 300, RENO, NV 89511; RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SALES; PART-TIME AS OF MAY 05, 2019; 10 HOURS PER MONTH OR LESS - PROVIDE MARKET DATA TO POTENTIAL RE BUYERS FOR FUTURE SALE. 4)- SHIKHAR PARTNERS LLC-REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT-MINORITY SHAREHOLDER-10655 PROFESSIONAL CIRCLE,STE A, RENO, NV 89521-JAN 2018-ZERO HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

October 8, 2025 - Present

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 305772
Reno, NV
Current

October 5, 2025 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

February 5, 2019 - October 31, 2025

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130032
Reno, NV
Past

February 4, 2019 - October 31, 2025

EMERSON EQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 130032
Reno, NV
Past

August 2, 2018 - February 8, 2019

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109032
Reno, NV
Past

August 2, 2018 - February 8, 2019

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25427
Reno, NV
Past

February 15, 2017 - August 1, 2018

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18464
RENO, NV
Past

February 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018

FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 26, 2015 - January 24, 2017

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 16204
Morgan Hill, CA
Past

January 28, 2014 - January 24, 2017

LIFEMARK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16204
Morgan Hill, CA
Past

January 29, 2013 - September 25, 2013

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
MILPITAS, CA
Past

August 20, 2008 - August 9, 2012

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
MORGAN HILL, CA
Past

August 27, 1997 - September 3, 1997

FIMCO SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30343
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
Past

December 18, 1995 - February 21, 1997

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

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".
IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)

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
Arizona
(10/5/2025)
IAR
Arizona
(10/23/2025)
RR
California
(10/5/2025)
IAR
California
(10/8/2025)
RR
Nevada
(10/5/2025)
IAR
Nevada
(10/8/2025)
RR
Virginia
(10/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/9/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
DEEMER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | INNOVATION PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772 / SEC#: 801-117481

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(980) 326-3335
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
112

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CHASE CARLIN ADV PART 2B (11/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,887
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,110,407

Red Flags


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Company Information


IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 305772Reno, NV

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