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John R. Crane

UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
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CRD#: 3179778
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Professional summary


John Robert Crane JR, CFP®, who also goes by John R Crane, John Robert Crane, is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED ADVISOR GROUP located in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. John has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John R Crane | John Robert Crane

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). United Advisor Group,Is Investment Related,,Registered Investment Advisor,Advisor/Partner,2023-03-11,160 hours per month,160 hours per month during trading hours,Fee Based Compensation,I will be an Advisor/Partner in United Advisor Group. Will provide investment advisory services for fee based compensation through UAG. 2). Crane Family Properties LLC,Is Not Investment Related,,LLC that holds my office building,Owner,2022-12-06,2 hours per month,2 hours per month during trading hours,No Compensation Compensation,"This is a personal LLC that holds my office building. I collect rent from Plum Creek Wealth Advisors (my business), one other office tenant next door, and a residential tenant in the apartment upstairs." 3). Falls Pointe Single Family HOA,Is Not Investment Related,,Homeowner's Association,Board Member,2021-11-01,1 hours per month,0 hours per month during trading hours,No Compensation Compensation,I serve as a board member for my neighborhood HOA. 4). "Plum Creek Wealth Advisors, LLC",Is Investment Related,"25586 Bagley Rd., Suite 2, Olmsted Falls, OH, 44138, United States",Financial Planning / Divorce Planning / Insurance Sales,Owner,2011-11-01,100 hours per month,100 hours per month during trading hours,Other Compensation,"I complete financial plans, divorce plans, and sell insurance products. Fee based arrangements for financial plans and divorce plans. Commissions earned for insurance products, mainly LTC, life, and DI."

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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: 2010

Experience


Current

March 14, 2023 - Present

UNITED ADVISOR GROUP

Office #1: 25586 Bagley Rd. Suite 2, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
RIA
CRD#: 324205
Olmsted Falls, OH
Past

March 14, 2023 - January 25, 2024

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 46947
Olmsted Falls, OH
Past

November 1, 2017 - March 27, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Olmsted Falls, OH
Past

November 1, 2017 - March 27, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Olmsted Falls, OH
Past

December 6, 2011 - November 2, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
WESTLAKE, OH
Past

November 30, 2011 - November 2, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
WESTLAKE, OH
Past

January 7, 2005 - November 29, 2011

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 27913
CONCORD, OH
Past

January 4, 2005 - November 29, 2011

L.M. KOHN & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 27913
CONCORD, OH
Past

July 26, 2004 - December 31, 2004

NEBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103874
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 16, 2002 - July 29, 2004

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 8, 2001 - June 19, 2002

CAP PRO BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103953
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

May 5, 1999 - August 9, 2001

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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".
UA
UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
ASCENSION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | WEALTH BY DESIGN | VERTICAL WEALTH PLANNING | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP | TASIK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SUNSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL | SORENSEN FINANCIAL | RJ BEUCLER FINANCIAL | RIGHTSELL & COMPANY | PLUM CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | MUSTARD MONEY, LLC | MURPHY FINANCIAL GROUP | MICHIANA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC DBA ZAYA WEALTH | MIAMI VALLEY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KO-ADVISORS | IRONSIDE STRATEGIES | FTACEK FINANCIAL SERVICES | FRONTLINE WEALTH CARE | FLAT IRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DESERT GROVE INVESTMENTS | BOVE CONNOLLY TAYLOR FINANCIAL GROUP | BHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 324205 / SEC#: 801-127090

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 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
Ohio
(3/14/2023)
IAR
Texas
(3/22/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/17/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


UA
UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
ASCENSION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | WEALTH BY DESIGN | VERTICAL WEALTH PLANNING | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP | TASIK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SUNSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL | SORENSEN FINANCIAL | RJ BEUCLER FINANCIAL | RIGHTSELL & COMPANY | PLUM CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | MUSTARD MONEY, LLC | MURPHY FINANCIAL GROUP | MICHIANA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC DBA ZAYA WEALTH | MIAMI VALLEY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KO-ADVISORS | IRONSIDE STRATEGIES | FTACEK FINANCIAL SERVICES | FRONTLINE WEALTH CARE | FLAT IRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DESERT GROVE INVESTMENTS | BOVE CONNOLLY TAYLOR FINANCIAL GROUP | BHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 324205 / SEC#: 801-127090

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8170 Corporate Park Dr. Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 242-4912
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
61

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - UNITED ADVISOR GROUP (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,875
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,091,628,945

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Company Information


UNITED ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 324205Olmsted Falls, OH 44138

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