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John M. Wildern

LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Carmel, IN
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CRD#: 4109291
JW

Professional summary

John Michael Wildern, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Carmel, Indiana.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. John has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

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) LIFE Advisor Group, Business Consulting; Private Residence, President; May 2017; 0-5 hrs monthly; 0 hours during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

May 7, 2024 - Present

LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 158675
Carmel, IN
Past

December 14, 2022 - April 3, 2024

FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110905
Indianapolis, IN
Past

January 21, 2022 - March 29, 2022

INSPIRE INVESTING, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 171988
Carmel, IN
Past

January 21, 2022 - March 29, 2022

INSPIRE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 300279
CARMEL, IN
Past

June 17, 2021 - January 10, 2022

2ND VOTE ADVISERS, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 309393
Carmel, IN
Past

March 18, 2020 - June 5, 2021

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
CARMEL, IN
Past

March 10, 2020 - June 1, 2021

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
CARMEL, IN
Past

July 21, 2017 - December 31, 2019

ST. JAMES INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124777
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 10, 2007 - May 10, 2017

NORTHCOAST ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109582
GREENWICH, CT
Past

March 6, 2001 - December 4, 2007

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

February 13, 2001 - September 26, 2007

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 28, 2000 - November 3, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 158675 / SEC#: 801-72637

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2011 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
Indiana
(5/7/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/14/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/18/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/10/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/8/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/27/2000
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

LF
LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 158675 / SEC#: 801-72637

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2011 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
117 East Fourth Street, Covington, KY 41011
Mailing Address
Phone number
(859) 655-5225
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS BROCHURE (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts3,515
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,255,617,352

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Company Information

LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 158675Carmel, IN

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