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Michael Barrows

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Irvine, CA 92618
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CRD#: 2933260
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Professional summary


Michael Barrows was suspended by undefined from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Michael Barrows, who also goes by Michael Scott Barrows, is a registered financial advisor currently at IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Irvine, California and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Scott Barrows

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.
M Stevens Insurance Services. 01/01/2019. Executive VP. Irvine, CA. 40 hours per month. Commissions. 10 hours per month during trading hours. Not securities related. Insurance Producer.

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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

July 17, 2024 - Present

IP FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 7545 Irvine Center Drive Suite 214, Irvine, CA 92618
RIA
CRD#: 305772
Irvine, CA
Current

July 16, 2024 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

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

June 9, 2023 - July 29, 2024

M STEVENS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 296750
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

July 24, 2018 - February 1, 2023

KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 288898
Irvine, CA
Past

July 12, 2018 - September 18, 2018

KINGSWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288792
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

April 4, 2018 - July 29, 2024

M STEVENS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 291482
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 2, 2017 - April 5, 2018

AMERICAN ASSET ADVISORY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168444
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

October 24, 2017 - October 2, 2018

ACCELERATED CAPITAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 41270
Costa Mesa, CA
Past

January 13, 2016 - October 20, 2017

TRILOGY CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 281597
Irvine, CA
Past

March 13, 2007 - October 20, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 6, 2003 - October 20, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 13, 2001 - October 10, 2002

PACIFIC CORNERSTONE CAPITAL INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 40397
SANTA ANA, CA
Past

April 14, 1999 - August 31, 1999

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 6, 1997 - March 25, 1999

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(10/30/2024)
IAR
Oklahoma
(10/22/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/28/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 305772Irvine, CA 92618

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