John D. Plaugher

HEADLAND CAPITAL

Jacksonville, FL 32210

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CRD#: 4391580

Professional summary

John Davis Plaugher, who also goes by Dave Plaugher, Davis Plaugher, J. Davis Plaugher, J. Davis Plaugher, is a registered financial advisor currently at HEADLAND CAPITAL located in Jacksonville, Florida and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Jacksonville, Florida.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. John has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Dave Plaugher | Davis Plaugher | J. Davis Plaugher | J. Davis Plaugher

Other business activities

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1.) Barnett Wealth Advisors; Investment Related; 100 N. Laura St., Ste 702, Jacksonville, FL 32202; Insurance Agent; Start Date: 7/2014; 40 hours devoted monthly; 40 hours devoted monthly during trading hours; Non-Variable Insurance. 2.) Barnett Wealth Advisors; Investment Related; 100 N. Laura St., Ste 702, Jacksonville, FL 32202; DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business); Start Date: 7/2014; 160 hours devoted monthly; 160 hours devoted monthly during trading hours; Advisory business. 3.) Headland Capital, LLC; Investment Related; At Reported Business Location(s); Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid; Start Date: 12/16/2024; 160 hours devoted monthly; 6 hours devoted monthly during trading hours; I provide investment advisory services through Headland Capital, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. 4.) LPL Financial LLC; Investment Related; 1055 LPL Way Fort Mill, SC 297158; Broker Dealer; Registered Representative; Start Date: 05/2016; 40 hours devoted monthly; 40 hours devoted monthly during trading hours; Collect fees through RIA and commissions; Brokerage business.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 12, 2025 - Present

HEADLAND CAPITAL

Office #1: 4438 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210

RIA

CRD#: 332277

Jacksonville, FL

Current

May 25, 2016 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 4438 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32210

RIA

CRD#: 6413

Jacksonville, FL

Past

July 18, 2016 - December 18, 2024

MARYLAND FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 122320

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

August 6, 2014 - May 11, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 16164

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

August 6, 2014 - May 11, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 16164

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

April 24, 2014 - August 1, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 10409

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

January 24, 2013 - August 1, 2014

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 10409

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

July 14, 2011 - July 12, 2012

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

December 12, 2007 - October 8, 2008

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 13787

LAKE CITY, FL

Past

December 10, 2007 - October 8, 2008

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 13787

LAKE CITY, FL

Past

May 25, 2004 - June 19, 2006

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17499

TAMPA, FL

Past

May 13, 2004 - June 19, 2006

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

TAMPA, FL

Past

January 15, 2004 - May 5, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 3, 2003 - May 5, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

June 20, 2001 - July 15, 2002

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16361

BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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HEADLAND CAPITAL

BARNETT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | UPCHURCH & CORN ADVISORS, LLC | HEADLAND CAPITAL, LLC | HEADLAND CAPITAL | COASTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 332277 / SEC#: 801-130923

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2024 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.

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

Florida
(5/25/2016)

IAR

Florida
(3/12/2025)

Texas
(5/25/2016)

Virginia
(3/17/2023)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/18/2014

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/21/2011

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/13/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 4

Date: 1/20/2006

Registered Options Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 9/22/2005

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 6/17/2005

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

HEADLAND CAPITAL

BARNETT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | UPCHURCH & CORN ADVISORS, LLC | HEADLAND CAPITAL, LLC | HEADLAND CAPITAL | COASTAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 332277 / SEC#: 801-130923

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2024 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

300 West Coleman Blvd. Suite 204, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Mailing Address

Phone number

(843) 388-4300

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HEADLAND CAPITAL, LLC ADV PART 2A - 7.23.25 (7/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,509
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 403,025,177

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John D. Plaugher

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

MARYLAND FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

HEADLAND CAPITAL

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/18/2014

Series 63

Date: 7/21/2011

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/13/2011

Series 4

Date: 1/20/2006

Series 53

Date: 9/22/2005

Series 24

Date: 6/17/2005

FINRA

Current Firm

HEADLAND CAPITAL

Contact information

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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HEADLAND CAPITAL

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