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John P. Drohan

MAIN EFFORT FINANCIAL
Holliston, MA 01746
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CRD#: 4362517
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Professional summary


John Patrick Drohan JR., CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MAIN EFFORT FINANCIAL, INC. located in Holliston, Massachusetts.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 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. MAIN EFFORT FINANCIAL. INVESTMENT RELATED. 770 Washington St, Suite 6, Holliston, MA 01746. RIA, Owner. Start 10/2018. 160hrs/mo, all during trading hours. Owner, principal planner. 2. Department of Youth and Family Services. Non-Investment Related. 1750 Washington St, suite 6, Holliston, MA 01746. Town Government organization providing counseling and guidance services to the community. Board Member. Start 2/2018. 2hrs/mo, none during trading hours. Board member. 3. Money & The Law (Radio Show). Non-investment related. 770 Washington St, Suite 6, Holliston, MA 01746. Educational and entertaining show discussing legal and financial topics. Co-Host. Start 6/2013. 8hrs/mo, 4hr during trading hours. Educational and entertainment show. 4. Holliston Community Action Fund. Non-Investment Related. 770 Washington St, Suite 6, Holliston, MA 01746. 501(c)3 non-profit providing charitable need based grants and community support. President. Start 9/2018. 20hrs/mo, 0 during trading hours. Oversee activities of organization. 5. Holliston Cable Access TV. Non-Investment Related. 370 Hollis St, Holliston, MA 01746. 501(c)3 non-profit providing local television programming. Board member. Start 1/2018. 10hrs/mo, 2hrs during trading hours. Board member. 6. AIG Insurance. Investment Related. 770 Washington St, Suite 6, Holliston, MA 01746. Insurance Sales, Rep. Start 4/2002. 10hrs/mo, none during trading hours. Insurance sales rep contracted through AIG. 7. John Drohan is dually-registered with MAIN EFFORT FINANCIAL, INC. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. ("PKS"). Mr. Drohan has served as an investment advisor representative for Main Effort and an registered representative with PKS since 2/2002. Approximately 90% of Mr.Drohan's time is for services as an investment advisor representative and the balance as a registered representative.

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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: 2017

Experience


Current

October 25, 2018 - Present

MAIN EFFORT FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 747 Washington Street, Holliston, MA 01746
RIA
CRD#: 297091
Holliston, MA
Past

September 16, 2019 - November 3, 2021

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Holliston, MA
Past

October 31, 2008 - March 7, 2019

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
HOLLISTON, MA
Past

October 31, 2008 - March 7, 2019

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
HOLLISTON, MA
Past

January 9, 2007 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 13626
HOLLISTON, MA
Past

October 1, 2002 - October 31, 2008

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 13626
HOLLISTON, MA
Past

April 25, 2001 - October 1, 2002

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX

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
Florida
(9/17/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(1/27/2021)
IAR
Massachusetts
(10/25/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/17/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


ME
MAIN EFFORT FINANCIAL, INC.
MAIN EFFORT FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 297091 / SEC#:

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2021 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/27/2021 Approved)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2018 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
747 Washington Street, Holliston, MA 01746
Mailing Address
Phone number
(508) 893-9990
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts390
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 77,790,641

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Company Information


MAIN EFFORT FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 297091Holliston, MA 01746

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