John C. Gay
FRISCO FINANCIAL PLANNING
Frisco, TX
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CRD#: 2778797
Professional summary
John Coleman Gay, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FRISCO FINANCIAL PLANNING located in Frisco, Texas.
John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.
Biography
John Gay is a Certified Financial Planner in Frisco, Texas who has been advising individuals on financial planning issues for over twenty-seven years.
He began his career as an actuary and benefits consultant with a global firm of consultants and financial planners in Dallas, Texas. There, he advised Fortune 500 executives on qualified plans, deferred compensation, stock options and investments.
John has also created, implemented, and monitored financial plans and investment portfolios for private clients of a nationally recognized brokerage firm.
Degrees, Certifications, Awards
Master of Science, Financial Planning
Bachelor of Business Administration
Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) Designation
Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) Designation
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) Designation
Past Associate Member of the Society of Actuaries
Best Financial Planners in Dallas-Fort Worth, D Magazine, in every installment since 2006.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Baby Boomers
Generation X
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice without Ongo...
Retirement Plan Investment Adv...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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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®
Start date: 1999
Experience
Current
January 2, 2008 - Present
FRISCO FINANCIAL PLANNING
RIA
CRD#: 132585
Frisco, TX
Past
September 3, 2004 - October 7, 2004
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 25574
DALLAS, TX
Past
May 19, 2004 - October 7, 2004
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past
September 4, 2003 - April 29, 2004
1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past
May 6, 1998 - September 10, 2003
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 5393
DALLAS, TX
Past
May 4, 1998 - September 10, 2003
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past
August 8, 1996 - September 30, 1996
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
August 8, 1996 - September 30, 1996
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FRISCO FINANCIAL PLANNING
FLAT FEE PORTFOLIOS | GAY, JOHN COLEMAN | FRISCO FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | FRISCO FINANCIAL PLANNING
CRD#: 132585 / SEC#: 801-130915
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2024 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2019 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/19/2024 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Texas(1/2/2008)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 5/10/1999
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)Current Firm
FRISCO FINANCIAL PLANNING
FLAT FEE PORTFOLIOS | GAY, JOHN COLEMAN | FRISCO FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | FRISCO FINANCIAL PLANNING
CRD#: 132585 / SEC#: 801-130915
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/14/2024 Approved)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2019 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
Frisco, TX
Mailing Address
Phone number
(469) 248-6237
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1
SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 201 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 109,764,749 |
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