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Troy D. Winegarner

STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CRD#: 3258313
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Professional summary


Troy Dale Winegarner, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Troy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Troy has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. Strong Tower Advisory Services; Investment Related; Minneapolis, MN; RIA; CEO; 06/2021; 50% during business hours; Operation of independent RIA to manage client assets. Principally involved in operation and management of investment advisory practice. Overseeing compliance and management of client assets. Hiring relevant consultants to assist in the administration and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 2. Strong Tower Wealth Management; Investment Related; Minneapolis, MN; Pass through entity; Managing Partner; 09/2014; 45% during business hours; Pass through entity for our securities and insurance practice. 3. Strong Tower Wealth Management; Non-Investment Related; Minneapolis, MN; Insurance; CEO; 09/2014; 5% during business hours; Recommend life insurance and annuities as part of the financial planning process. 4. Advisor Financing, LLC; Non-Investment Related; Minneapolis, MN; Professional Services; CEO; 01/2017; 0% during business hours; Provide financing for partner buy-outs, acquisitions, and recruiting. Oversee staff and partners. 5. Olivia Aviation, LLC; Non-Investment Related; Plymouth, MN; Aviation; CEO; 02/2021; 0% during business hours; Airplane Leasing 6. Troy Asset Management; Non-Investment Related; Minneapolis, MN; Owner/CEO; 1/2022; 5% during business hours per month; Parent holding company that owns Strong Tower Advisory Services, Olivia Aviation and Advisor Financing

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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: 2003

Experience


Current

June 21, 2021 - Present

STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES

Office #1: 333 South 7th Street Suite 2100, Minneapolis, MN 55402
RIA
CRD#: 315106
Minneapolis, MN
Current

July 30, 2021 - Present

DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 333 South 7th Street Suite 2100, Minneapolis, MN 55402
BD
CRD#: 155576
Minneapolis, MN
Past

September 12, 2014 - August 6, 2021

ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 113074
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 10, 2014 - October 7, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 10, 2014 - August 4, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 15, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 1, 2009 - September 15, 2014

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 19, 2006 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 19, 2001 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 9, 1999 - December 14, 2000

STOCKWALK.COM, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40692
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 17, 1999 - September 2, 1999

MJK CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8678
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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".
ST
STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES
STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES | STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 315106 / SEC#: 801-121575

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2021 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.
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
Alabama
(2/15/2024)
RR
Arizona
(7/30/2021)
RR
California
(7/30/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(7/30/2021)
RR
Florida
(7/30/2021)
RR
Idaho
(7/30/2021)
RR
Illinois
(8/25/2021)
RR
Kansas
(7/30/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/28/2024)
IAR
Minnesota
(6/21/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(8/4/2021)
RR
Montana
(8/27/2021)
RR
North Carolina
(7/30/2021)
RR
North Dakota
(8/14/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(9/15/2021)
IAR
Texas
(6/21/2021)
RR
Texas
(6/5/2024)
RR
Washington
(12/2/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/30/2021)
RR
Wyoming
(7/30/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/26/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/2/2001
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 10/5/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


ST
STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES
STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES | STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 315106 / SEC#: 801-121575

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
333 South 7th Street Suite 2100, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mailing Address
Phone number
(612) 436-3750
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts302
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 654,453,457

Red Flags


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Company Information


STRONG TOWER ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 315106Minneapolis, MN 55402

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