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John R. Buoni

SOVEREIGN FINANCIAL GROUP
Wilmington, DE
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CRD#: 2943956
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Professional summary

John Raymond Buoni is a registered financial advisor currently at SOVEREIGN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Wilmington, Delaware.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. John has worked at 5 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.
Insurance Sales. Investment Related.Insurance Agent. Review current annuity/policy as part of financial plan. Make recommendations for any necessary changes to meet objectives of plan. 5 hours per month spent on activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 26, 2023 - Present

SOVEREIGN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 294314
Wilmington, DE
Past

May 19, 2006 - June 2, 2023

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

May 19, 2006 - June 2, 2023

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

January 1, 2004 - May 30, 2006

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
NEWTON SQUARE, PA
Past

January 1, 2004 - May 30, 2006

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
NEWTON SQUARE, PA
Past

June 9, 2003 - January 1, 2004

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 453
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA
Past

May 26, 2000 - January 1, 2004

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 23, 1997 - June 5, 2000

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SF
SOVEREIGN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CHEDESTER FINANCIAL | VENTURE STONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TAILORED WEALTH | STONE ARCH WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SOVEREIGN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | MASSEY FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 294314 / SEC#: 801-114529

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2019 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
Delaware
(7/7/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/25/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/22/1997
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SF
SOVEREIGN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CHEDESTER FINANCIAL | VENTURE STONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TAILORED WEALTH | STONE ARCH WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SOVEREIGN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | MASSEY FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 294314 / SEC#: 801-114529

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2019 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
35 West Broad Street Suite 100, Stamford, CT 06902
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 765-8180
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SOVEREIGN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC FIRM BROCHURE (10/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,304
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 882,702,145

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Company Information

SOVEREIGN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 294314Wilmington, DE

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