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Everett Ray Ferguson

CFP®
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Abilene, TX
·CRD# 2918548·29 years experience

Professional Summary

Everett Ray Ferguson, CFP®, who also goes by Ray Ferguson, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY located in Abilene, Texas. Everett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Everett has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Ray Ferguson

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1986

Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY·CRD# 297713
RIA
302 Pine Street, Abilene, TX 79601
July 21, 2018 - Present
CSSC BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 141630
BD
Abilene, TX
March 21, 2007 - August 7, 2018
TRUSTEE EMPOWERMENT & PROTECTION, INC.·CRD# 108249
RIA
Abilene, TX
August 31, 2001 - September 4, 2018
MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION·CRD# 4806
BD
Abilene, TX
August 31, 2001 - March 21, 2007
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
Atlanta, GA
February 25, 1998 - August 31, 2001
NORTH AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 22273
BD
Warren, MI
September 4, 1997 - March 6, 1998

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Current Firm

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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | PAINT CREEK INVESTMENT ADVISORS | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP

CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

Greensboro, NC

Phone Number

(336) 715-3300

# of Employees

16

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 10 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A BROCHURE (7/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

501

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$322,258,950

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/01/2026Cover PageReport
10/27/2025Cover PageReport
11/27/2024Cover PageReport
02/27/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1.) THIRD AND PINE, LP; PARTNER, OWNER; INVESTMENT RELATED : NO; 302 PINE STREET, ABILENE, TX 79601; OWNS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LEASED TO CONDLEY AND COMPANY, LLP.; 1993-01-01; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS : 2; PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL YEARLY COMPENSATION EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE BUSINESS : 10; ALLOWED ON 11/27/2018 BY EMILY THERESE KEAGLE 2.) HILLCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST; ELDER; INVESTMENT RELATED : NO; CHURCH; 650 EAST AMBLER, ABILENE, TX 79601; 2010-05-02; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS : 50; ALLOWED ON 11/27/2018 BY EMILY THERESE KEAGLE 3.) ABILENE GROWTH ALLIANCE; BOARD MEMBER; INVESTMENT RELATED : NO; PROMOTE INDUSTRIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN TEH COMMUNITY.; 174 CYPRESS ST., ABILENE, TX 79601; ATTEND BI-MONTHLY MEETINGS AND VOTE ON POLICY MATTERS.; 2007-10-01; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS : 2; 11/27/2018 BY EMILY THERESE KEAGLE 4.) ZAMBIA MEDICAL MISSION; CO-DIRECTOR; INVESTMENT RELATED : NO; ANNUAL MEDICAL MISSION TO THE SOUTHERN PROVINCE OF ZAMBIA.; 658 E.N. 21ST, ABILENE, TX 79601; ARRANGE AIR AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM HOME AIRPORT TO ZAMBIA AND BACK, RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS, OVERSEE OPERATIONS OF REMOTE CLINICS SITES FOR 6 DAYS IN JULY, AND OVERSEE GENERAL LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS.; 2000-07-01; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS : 50; ALLOWED ON 11/27/2018 BY EMILY THERESE KEAGLE 5.) ZAMBIA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FUND, INC, DBA ZAMBIA MISSION FUND; DIRECTOR; INVESTMENT RELATED : NO; ANNUAL MEDICAL MISSION TO THE SOUTHERN PROVINCE OF ZAMBIA.; P.O. BOX 3393, ABILENE, TX 79604-3393; ORGANIZATION RAISES MONEY TO ASSIST WITH OPERATION OF SISTER ORG. LOCATED IN ZAMBIA THAT FOCUSES ON EDUCATION, HUMANITARIAN SERVICE, CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP, AND OPERATING SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, ORPHANAGES, HOSPITAL, RADIO STATION, FARM, DRILL WATER WELLS. EVERETT (RAY) PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE FOR THE BOOKKEEPING OPERATIONS, REVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS, AND SERVE AS THE PRIMARY CONTACT WITH OUTSIDE AUDITOR. 2019-06-01; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS : 8; ALLOWED ON 06/01/2019 BY EMILY THERESE KEAGLE 6.) RESONANT SENSORS, LLC; DIRECTOR; INVESTMENT RELATED : NO; 3400 CAMP BOWIE BLVD, CBH-204, FORT WORTH, TX 76107; DEVELOP BIOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR MONITORING SOLUTIONS USING RESONANCE SENSING METHODS.; THIS COMPANY WAS RECRUITED TO THE ABILENE AREA AND I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO SERVE AS THE COMMUNITY'S RESPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.; 2013-06-01; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS : 2; ALLOWED ON 11/27/2018 BY EMILY THERESE KEAGLE 7.) CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; INVESTMENT RELATED : YES; 302 PINE STREET, ABILENE, TX 79601; FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS AS AN AFFILIATE OF ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC.; MANAGERIAL AND SERVICING CLIENTS.; 1998-02-13; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS DURING TRADING HOURS : 50; ALLOWED ON 11/27/2018 BY EMILY THERESE KEAGLE

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | PAINT CREEK INVESTMENT ADVISORS | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP

CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2018 Approved)

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.
IAR
Texas
(7/21/2018)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Aug 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2002About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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