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G Marvin Bales

G M. Bales

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CRD#: 2811814
G Marvin Bales

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

G Marvin Bales, CFP®, who also goes by G Marvin Bales Jr, Grady Marvin Bales Jr., was a registered financial professional .

G is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. G had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


G Marvin Bales Jr | Grady Marvin Bales Jr.

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.
FRICKE & ASSOCIATES, LLC BUSINESS IS NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 3295 RIVER EXCHANGE DR, STE. 561, NORCROSS, GA 30092 PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM POSITION IS CPA/PARTNER STARTED 1/5/2015. APPROXIMATE HOURS/MONTH IS 160. NUMBER OF HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS IS 7. DUTIES ARE TAX PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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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®

Experience


Past

November 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023

CPA FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 171076
Norcross, GA
Past

May 23, 2007 - December 31, 2007

BALES & COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 132468
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

January 22, 2001 - September 24, 2004

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
GREENVILLE, SC
Past

September 12, 2000 - September 24, 2004

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/6/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CF
CPA FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
CPA FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | LEGACY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 171076 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
3295 River Exchange Drive Suite 561, Norcross, GA 30092
Mailing Address
Phone number
(770) 216-2225
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information


CPA FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC

CRD#: 171076

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