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Scott M. Bridgford

BRIDGFORD WEALTH ADVISORY
Rock Island, IL 61201
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CRD#: 3176428
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Professional summary


Scott Michael Bridgford is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIDGFORD WEALTH ADVISORY, LLC located in Rock Island, Illinois.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Scott has worked at 9 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


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1)OWNER OF OF SCOTT BRIDGFORD FARMS, CONTRACT FARM INCOME, $12,000/YR, 200HR/YR.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 29, 2017 - Present

BRIDGFORD WEALTH ADVISORY, LLC

Office #1: 1800 3rd Ave., Suite 411, Rock Island, IL 61201
RIA
CRD#: 290871
Rock Island, IL
Past

February 28, 2012 - November 11, 2016

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
ROCK ISLAND, IL
Past

November 18, 2010 - February 28, 2012

PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6390
MOLINE, IL
Past

March 15, 2006 - November 29, 2017

STONEFIELD INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113802
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

February 6, 2006 - July 14, 2011

STONEFIELD INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 113802
MOLINE, IL
Past

December 12, 2005 - November 16, 2010

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
MOLINE, IL
Past

March 31, 2005 - December 7, 2005

THE PLANNING CENTER, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 118994
MOLINE, IL
Past

September 3, 2003 - December 31, 2004

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39543
EAST MOLINE, IL
Past

September 3, 2003 - December 31, 2004

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

May 14, 2003 - August 21, 2003

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 25, 1999 - August 24, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
DAVENPORT, IA
Past

January 28, 1999 - August 24, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 28, 1999 - August 24, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
(1/16/2018)
IAR
Illinois
(11/29/2017)
IAR
Texas
(1/4/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/8/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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BRIDGFORD WEALTH ADVISORY, LLC
BRIDGFORD WEALTH ADVISORY LLC | BRIDGFORD WEALTH ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 290871 / SEC#:

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/16/2018 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2017 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2023 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
1800 3rd Ave., Suite 411, Rock Island, IL 61201
Mailing Address
2924 Blooming Alamanda Loop, Kissimmee, FL 34747
Phone number
(309) 743-1150
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts88
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,615,466

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Company Information


BRIDGFORD WEALTH ADVISORY, LLC

CRD#: 290871Rock Island, IL 61201

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