FJ
Fred B. Jones
WIREGRASS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Thomasville, GA 31792
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CRD#: 4117289
FJ
Professional summary
Fred Benjamin Jones, who also goes by Ben Jones, Benjamin Jones, is a registered financial advisor currently at WIREGRASS ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Thomasville, Georgia and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Thomasville, Georgia.
Fred is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Fred has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ben Jones | Benjamin Jones
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) 12/14/2015 - Wiregrass Investment Management - Investment Related - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date:12/11/2015 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 40 Hrs During Trading. 2) 08/17/2016 - Wiregrass Investment Management, LLC - Investment Related - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date:08/01/2016 - 160 Hrs/Mth - 7 Hrs During Trading.I provide investment advisory services through Wiregrass Investment Management LLC an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in August 2016. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month] on this activity. Please see the advisory firm�s Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 3) 12/02/2021 - FRED C JONES and FRED B JONES FARMS - Not Investment Related - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Start Date:12/06/2021 - 0 Hrs/Mth - 0 Hrs During Trading. 4) 10/24/2025 - JONESCO - Investment Related - Real Estate Rental - Home Based - Start Date:10/17/2025 - 0 Hrs/Mth - 0 Hrs During Trading.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 8, 2016 - Present
WIREGRASS ASSET MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 317 Kern Street, Thomasville, GA 31792RIA
CRD#: 284608
Thomasville, GA
Current
December 14, 2015 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 317 Kern Street, Thomasville, GA 31792RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Thomasville, GA
Past
April 26, 2017 - May 31, 2017
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
VALDOSTA, GA
Past
December 14, 2015 - December 23, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
VALDOSTA, GA
Past
January 1, 2008 - December 17, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
THOMASVILLE, GA
Past
January 1, 2008 - December 17, 2015
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
THOMASVILLE, GA
Past
June 15, 2005 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 4
THOMASVILLE, GA
Past
July 6, 2001 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
THOMASVILLE, GA
Past
April 19, 2000 - July 11, 2001
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
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".
WA
WIREGRASS ASSET MANAGEMENT
WIREGRASS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WIREGRASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
CRD#: 284608 / SEC#: 801-124691
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2022 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2022 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2022 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2022 Terminated)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
Arizona(8/29/2019)
RR
California(1/21/2025)
RR
Colorado(12/14/2015)
RR
Florida(12/14/2015)
IAR
Florida(11/6/2017)
RR
Georgia(12/14/2015)
IAR
Georgia(8/8/2016)
RR
Iowa(12/14/2015)
RR
Kansas(4/26/2024)
IAR
Louisiana(12/23/2016)
RR
Michigan(10/24/2023)
RR
Missouri(4/2/2025)
RR
Montana(4/18/2025)
RR
North Carolina(12/14/2015)
RR
Ohio(2/11/2023)
RR
South Carolina(12/14/2015)
RR
Texas(12/14/2015)
IAR
Texas(11/29/2016)
RR
Virginia(6/12/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
WA
WIREGRASS ASSET MANAGEMENT
WIREGRASS ASSET MANAGEMENT | WIREGRASS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC
CRD#: 284608 / SEC#: 801-124691
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2022 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/15/2022 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2022 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2022 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
317 Kern Street, Thomasville, GA 31792
Mailing Address
Po Box 7921, Thomasville, GA 31758
Phone number
(229) 226-0111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2
SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 333 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 129,906,438 |
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