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John S. Grubbs

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
SALEM, OR
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CRD#: 4119665
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Professional summary


John Stephen Grubbs, who also goes by John S Grubbs, is a registered financial advisor currently at MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Salem, Oregon.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John S Grubbs

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.
Mr. Grubbs is also the President of Sprout, SPC, which provides financial education to non-profit and for profit organization. Mr. Grubbs devotes one day per month to his work with Sprout, SPC. Mr. Grubbs is also the Treasurer of Grace Road Church and devotes approximately 2 hours per quarter to his work with Grace Road Church.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 23, 2016 - Present

MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 285853
SALEM, OR
Past

July 15, 2013 - February 16, 2017

COLUMBIA RIVER ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 154571
TACOMA, WA
Past

January 9, 2012 - July 15, 2013

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

January 9, 2012 - July 15, 2013

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

July 10, 2003 - January 17, 2012

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

July 9, 2003 - January 17, 2012

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

February 4, 2003 - July 11, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SEATTLE, WA
Past

January 21, 2003 - July 11, 2003

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 21, 2003 - July 11, 2003

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Oregon
(12/23/2016)
IAR
Texas
(4/3/2025)
IAR
Washington
(12/23/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/30/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MW
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT
MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 285853 / SEC#:

Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2016 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/3/2025 Conditional Restricted)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/5/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Gig Harbor, WA
Mailing Address
Po Box 75, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone number
(425) 492-9060
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts267
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 98,530,385

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Company Information


MERIDIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 285853Salem, OR

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