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Robert Harry Fugate

Robert H. Fugate

BLUE RIDGE WEALTH PLANNERS
Knoxville, TN 37932
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CRD#: 2998559
Robert Harry Fugate

Professional summary


Robert Harry Fugate, CFP®, who also goes by Bob Fugate, is a registered financial advisor currently at BLUE RIDGE WEALTH PLANNERS located in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Robert has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bob Fugate

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.) SEVEN ISLANDS CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. INV RELATED: NO. 9725 COGDILL ROAD, SUITE 101 KNOXVILLE, TN 37932. PRESIDENT AND OWNER. 12/2015 - PRESENT. THIS COMPANY PROVIDES A PORTION OF THE MARKETING FOR RETIRMENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LLC, WHICH IS DOING BUSINESS AS BLUE RIDGE WEALTH PLANNERS. 8 HOURS PER MONTH ARE DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY, NONE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. 2.) RETIREMENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LLC - NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE AND REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR- START DATE 8/2014 - MANAGING MEMBER - INVESTMENT-RELATED. 9725 COGDILL ROAD, SUITE 101 KNOXVILLE, TN 37932 - SPEND 40 HOURS PER WEEK.EVALUATE PROSPECTS, GATHER INFORMATION, PRESENT STRATEGIES, PUT PROPOSAL TOGETHER HAVE STAFF COMPLETE PAPERWORK, REVIEW. 3.) Cogdill One, LLC - Member/Owner. 12/2016 - Present. Cogdill One, LLC owns real estate which includes a commercial building located at 9725 Cogdill Road, Knoxville, TN 37932. Ownership interest in property is 33.4%. Not investment-related. Duties include finding and managing tenants and working on building improvements. 10 hours/month spent on this activity. 4.) ROBERT FUGATE INV RELATED: NO. 9725 COGDILL ROAD, SUITE 101 KNOXVILLE, TN 37932. NOTARY PUBLIC. 3/31/2017 - PRESENT. WILL NOTARIZE DOCUMENTS FROM TIME TO TIME. 1 HOUR PER MONTH IS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2003

Experience


Current

October 18, 2016 - Present

BLUE RIDGE WEALTH PLANNERS

Office #1: 9725 Cogdill Road Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37932
RIA
CRD#: 285347
Knoxville, TN
Past

July 17, 2017 - December 31, 2022

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
Knoxville, TN
Past

June 11, 2012 - July 17, 2017

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

June 11, 2012 - July 17, 2017

G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132939
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

November 15, 2005 - June 4, 2012

KALOS MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 133025
POWELL, TN
Past

November 4, 2005 - June 4, 2012

KALOS CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 44337
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

February 23, 2004 - October 31, 2005

SPC

RIA
CRD#: 110692
POWELL, TN
Past

January 2, 2004 - October 31, 2005

PARKLAND SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 115368
POWELL, TN
Past

March 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003

SUNSET FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3538
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

October 1, 2002 - April 1, 2003

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 25, 1998 - October 1, 2002

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX

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".
BR
BLUE RIDGE WEALTH PLANNERS
BLUE RIDGE WEALTH PLANNERS | RETIREMENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | GREAT VALLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 285347 / SEC#: 801-123504

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2022 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2022 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2022 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(4/26/2017)
IAR
Georgia
(2/9/2017)
IAR
Tennessee
(11/16/2016)
IAR
Texas
(10/18/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/24/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BR
BLUE RIDGE WEALTH PLANNERS
BLUE RIDGE WEALTH PLANNERS | RETIREMENT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | GREAT VALLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 285347 / SEC#: 801-123504

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2022 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2022 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2022 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/23/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
9725 Cogdill Road Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37932
Mailing Address
Phone number
(865) 392-4260
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GREAT VALLEY ASSET MANAGEMENT BROCHURE (7/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts723
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 275,684,151

Red Flags


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Company Information


BLUE RIDGE WEALTH PLANNERS

CRD#: 285347Knoxville, TN 37932

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