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Walter C. Bish
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CRD#: 3214712
WB
Professional summary
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Walter Charles Bish was a registered financial professional .
Walter is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Walter had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
May 5, 1999 - May 2, 2025
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1329
MACON, GA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
BROWN AND GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN AND GROOVER | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER INC. D/B/A SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 1329 / SEC#: 801-117531, 8-13079
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2019 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/13/1999 Approved)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/26/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
BROWN AND GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN AND GROOVER | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER INC. D/B/A SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 1329 / SEC#: 801-117531, 8-13079
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2019 Approved)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/13/1999 Approved)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/26/2020 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
4001 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31210-5039
Mailing Address
4001 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31210-5039
Phone number
(478) 474-7004
Established
Georgia since 01/01/1967
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
9
SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (32 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SMITH, RAYMOND HILL JR | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 731506 |
| BARFIELD, THOMAS EARL JR | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 4518997 |
| EDWARDS, HOLLI COX | FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL | 5967474 |
| EDWARDS, HOLLI COX | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5967474 |
| GAITHER, THOMAS DEWITT JR. | PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6007486 |
| GAITHER, THOMAS DEWITT JR. | COO/GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL | 6007486 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 715 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 283,344,603 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 17 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 10/26/2023 | ||
| 01/16/2023 |
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