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Ryan C. Hood

IFG ADVISORY
Hiawassee, GA 30546
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CRD#: 2911556
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Professional summary


Ryan Christopher Hood is a registered financial advisor currently at IFG ADVISORY, LLC located in Hiawassee, Georgia and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Hiawassee, Georgia.

Ryan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Ryan has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) 06/30/2015: NO BUSINESS NAME - INV REL - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - START 01/01/1997 - INS TYPE: HEALTH (2) 06/30/2015: INTEGRATED FINANCIAL GROUP - DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS) - INV REL - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) - 100% OF TIME SPENT (3) 04/17/2023: IFG ADVISORY, LLC - INV REL - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR DBA: (HYBRID) Integrated Financial Group Wealth Management- START 2023 - 120 HR/MO 30 DURING SECS TRDG HRS (70% OF TIME SPENT) - INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE (4) 07/09/2015: IFG ADVISORY, LLC - INV REL - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR HYBRID: (HYBRID) IFG ADVISORY, LLC - 100% OF TIME SPENT - INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE. (5) 12/03/2021 - Moderation - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Start Date: 07/01/2021 - 1 Hour Per Month/1 Hour During Securities Trading - Owns and collects rent on my new office building. (6) 05/09/2023 - Integrated Financial Group Wealth Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date 04/17/2023 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Securities Trading

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 20, 2015 - Present

IFG ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 195 N. Main Street Suite A, Hiawassee, GA 30546
RIA
CRD#: 168012
Hiawassee, GA
Current

June 30, 2015 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 195 North Main St. Suite A, Hiawassee, GA 30546
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Hiawassee, GA
Past

March 5, 2003 - July 7, 2015

OSAIC FA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3978
HIAWASSEE, GA
Past

September 18, 1997 - April 17, 2006

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 18, 1997 - July 7, 2015

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
HIAWASSEE, GA

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".
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
(6/30/2015)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2015)
RR
Georgia
(6/30/2015)
IAR
Georgia
(7/20/2015)
RR
New Mexico
(10/15/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(6/30/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(1/28/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/2/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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)
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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)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IFGA WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,464
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,972,449,338

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Company Information


IFG ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 168012Hiawassee, GA 30546

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