WG
William A. Groth
PFS INVESTMENTS
FORT WRIGHT, KY 41011
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CRD#: 3083906
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Professional summary
William Andrew Groth III, who also goes by Andy Groth, W A Groth, W Andrew Groth, William Andrew Groth III, William Groth, William A Groth, is a registered financial professional currently at PFS INVESTMENTS INC. located in Fort Wright, Kentucky.
William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. William has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Andy Groth | W A Groth | W Andrew Groth | William Andrew Groth Iii | William Groth | William A Groth
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 28, 2025 - Present
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
Office #1: 1717 Dixie Highway Ste 415, Fort Wright, KY 41011RIA
BD
CRD#: 10111
FORT WRIGHT, KY
Past
April 3, 2024 - December 17, 2024
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BD
CRD#: 10111
FORT WRIGHT, KY
Past
January 24, 2018 - June 5, 2023
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
FLORENCE, KY
Past
January 13, 2015 - December 31, 2016
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 27913
HAMILTON, OH
Past
July 31, 2012 - January 16, 2013
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
FORT MITCHELL, KY
Past
September 1, 2011 - August 1, 2012
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 27913
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
November 6, 2006 - September 8, 2009
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
COVINGTON, KY
Past
July 8, 1999 - August 25, 2006
L.M. KOHN & COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 27913
HAMILTON, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
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
Kentucky(4/28/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL
CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATION | DIRECT OWNER | |
| COLEY, DASIA DEBORAH | VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6760291 |
| JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAM | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 6037365 |
| LESUTIS, MICHAEL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL | 4751250 |
| MILLER, DEBORAH LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 3036949 |
| NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMES | DIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4589878 |
| REGARD, PAUL ETIENNE | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2448671 |
| RIVET, LORI ALLISON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4496273 |
| SUKIN, KAREN LYNN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL | 6292138 |
| WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVEN | DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 4131816 |
| WELLS, MICHAEL KURT | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 5999501 |
| WOODRING, DANIEL AARON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4028705 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 70,434 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 11,156,017,804 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 22 |
| Arbitration | 2 |
| Bond | 2 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/26/2024 |
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Company Information
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
CRD#: 10111Fort Wright, KY 41011TRUST BUT VERIFY
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