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Margaret M. Swinney
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Manassas, VA 20110
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CRD#: 3029378
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Professional summary
Margaret Maria Swinney, who also goes by Margaret Harris, is a registered financial advisor currently at ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Manassas, Virginia and THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. located in Manassas, Virginia.
Margaret is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Margaret has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Margaret Harris
Other business activities
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-1-Name: Acorn Financial Position: Agent Nature: Sale of Fixed Life insurance Investment Related: No Hours: 10nSecurities Trading Hours: 1 Start Date: 03/23/2017 Address: 9300 W Courthouse Road, #205, Manassas VA 20110, United States Description: Life Sales -2- Name: Swinney Position: Owner/Sole Proprietor Nature: Rental Property101 Bent Tree Drive #29Daytona, Beach, Fl 32114We rent out this condo to Emilie Raistrick for $650 a month. Investment Related: Yes Hours: 1 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 12/01/2022 Address: 13322 Fieldstone Way, Gainesville VA 20155, United States Description: Collect rent, Maintain property -3- Name: Swinney Financial, LLC Position: Owner/Sole Proprietor Nature: Financial Services Investment Related: No Hours: 1nSecurities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 04/01/2023 Address: 13322 Fieldstone Way, Gainesville VA 20155, United States Description: Managing the LLC-Books and records
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 22, 2017 - Present
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 9300 W Courthouse Road #303, Manassas, VA 20110Office #2: 1900 Campus Commons Drive Suite 600, Reston, VA 20191RIA
CRD#: 116763
Manassas, VA
Current
March 21, 2017 - Present
THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
Office #1: 9300 W Courthouse Road Suite 307, Manassas, VA 20110RIA
BD
CRD#: 126514
Manassas, VA
Past
January 20, 2004 - March 20, 2017
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
MANASSAS, VA
Past
December 2, 1998 - December 31, 2003
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES OF VIRGINIA
RIA
CRD#: 117618
MANASSAS, VA
Past
March 23, 1998 - March 20, 2017
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
MANASSAS, VA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | SMITH & ATKINSON | RAUSCH FINANCIAL | PETER J. E. GROSE DBA ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | OLD DOMINION INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT SERVICES | KEITH CULBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | KC&A FINANCIAL SERVICES | K. O'SHAUGHNESSY DBA ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES | HERITAGE FINANCIAL | H.W. REINHARDT & CO. | COOKE CAPITAL | CANTO, RAUSCH, DECK & CO., P. C. | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 116763 / SEC#: 801-66477
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2006 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2006 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 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
Arizona(3/29/2018)
RR
California(3/29/2018)
RR
Colorado(7/29/2019)
RR
Delaware(11/29/2017)
RR
District of Columbia(3/21/2017)
RR
Florida(3/21/2017)
RR
Georgia(3/21/2017)
RR
Idaho(10/30/2018)
RR
Indiana(7/24/2018)
RR
Maryland(7/24/2018)
RR
Montana(5/1/2017)
RR
New Jersey(7/24/2018)
RR
New Mexico(3/21/2017)
RR
North Carolina(3/21/2017)
RR
Ohio(7/22/2022)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/21/2017)
RR
South Carolina(3/21/2017)
RR
Tennessee(3/21/2017)
RR
Texas(5/3/2024)
RR
Virginia(3/21/2017)
IAR
Virginia(3/22/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | SMITH & ATKINSON | RAUSCH FINANCIAL | PETER J. E. GROSE DBA ACORN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | OLD DOMINION INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT SERVICES | KEITH CULBERTSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. | KC&A FINANCIAL SERVICES | K. O'SHAUGHNESSY DBA ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES | HERITAGE FINANCIAL | H.W. REINHARDT & CO. | COOKE CAPITAL | CANTO, RAUSCH, DECK & CO., P. C. | ALLEGIANCE FINANCIAL | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | ACORN FINANCIAL SERVICES
CRD#: 116763 / SEC#: 801-66477
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2006 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2006 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/20/2006 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
1900 Campus Commons Drive Suite 600, Reston, VA 20191
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 293-3100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10
SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,179 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,234,541,815 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/08/2025 | ||
| 01/10/2025 | ||
| 12/18/2023 |
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