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John F. Shoro

THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP
WORCESTER, MA 01608
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CRD#: 4446965
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Professional summary


John F. Shoro is a registered financial advisor currently at THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Worcester, 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 66, 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.
**John Shoro Position: Insurance Producer Nature: Insurance Sales Investment Related: Yes Hours: 10 Securities Trading Hours: 5 Start Date: 06/08/2005 Address: 311 Main Street, P.O. Box 15156, Worcester MA 01615 **G.L. Brownell, Inc. Position: Secretary and Board member Nature: Corporate officer and Director Investment Related: No Hours: 1 Securities Trading Hours: 1 Start Date: 01/15/2015 Address: 9 Summerland Way, Worcester MA 01609 **Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging Position: Volunteer Board Nature: Non-profit board Investment Related: No Hours: 2 Securities Trading Hours: 2 Start Date: 05/01/2018 Address: 360 West Boylston Street, West Boylston MA 01583 **William Reisner Corp Position: Corporate officer Nature: Secretary Investment Related: No Hours: 1 Securities Trading Hours: 1 Start Date: 01/15/2001 Address: 33 Elm Street, Clinton MA 01510 **Russell's Garden Center Holding Trust Position: Assistant Corporate Secretary Nature: Corporate officer Investment Related: No Hours: 1 Securities Trading Hours: 1 Start Date: 01/15/2015 Address: 397 Boston Post Road, Wayland MA 01778 **B&D Advisors, LLC - DBA **BOWDITCH & DEWEY, LLP POSITION: Partner NATURE: Law Practice INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 7 START DATE: 09/05/1987 ADDRESS: 311 Main Street, PO Box 15156, Worcester MA 01615 DESCRIPTION: Estate, tax and trust law. As a partner I am a member of the Bowditch & Dewey Profit Sharing Committee **AUBURN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. POSITION: Secreatry of corporation NATURE: Secretary of corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 01/02/2006 ADDRESS: 33 Elm Street, Clinton MA 01510 DESCRIPTION: Corporate secretary **QUEEN SCREW & MANUFACTURING, INC. POSITION: Director NATURE: Corporate Director INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 08/01/2021 ADDRESS: 60 Farwell St, Waltham MA 02453 DESCRIPTION: Service in my capacity as attorney for the corpaation. Director/President; Linden Digital, Inc.; Is the business investment related: No; Location: 311 Main St. Worcester MA 01608 USA; Description of the business: Business assets have been sold. The sole asset of the company is a note payable over the next year and then the company will be dissolved and liquidated.; Responsibilities Duties: To liquidate and dissolve the entity.; Start date with business: 2023-10-17; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 1; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 1; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0;

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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

July 24, 2018 - Present

THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 446 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
RIA
CRD#: 172470
WORCESTER, MA
Past

July 2, 2018 - December 15, 2022

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
WORCESTER, MA
Past

March 10, 2008 - July 12, 2018

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
WORCESTER, MA
Past

January 29, 2004 - June 16, 2008

B&D ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 129183
WORCESTER, MA
Past

April 29, 2002 - March 20, 2008

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13905
WORCESTER, MA
Past

December 20, 2001 - March 20, 2008

CANTELLA & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 13905
WORCESTER, MA

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".
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THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
603 FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | YAI AND CO. FINANCIAL SERVICES | WAYPOINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VISPER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | UNIFIED LEGACY ADVISORS | TWIN CITY FINANCIAL GROUP | TRIPENSION ASSOCIATES | THE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | THE PATRIOT GROUP INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP OF TEXAS | THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP | TAMAGNI ADVISORY GROUP | SUMMIT STAR ADVISORY | STERLING ENDEAVOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SPECIAL NEEDS FINANCIAL PLAN, LLC | SCHWARTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | RULE FINANCIAL SERVICES | RSD FINANCIAL | ROLLOVER ADVISORY SERVICES | ROLLOVER ADVISORS MA | RIVERSIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIVERSIDE RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | RIVERSIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES | RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING ASSOCIATES | RANZIE, ROSEMARIE | PROVO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | PROVO FINANCIAL SERVICES | PETERKIN ADVISORY SERVICES | PATRIOT RETIREMENT PLAN PARTNERS | PATRIOT PARTNERS SERVICES | NEW ENGLAND RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | MERRIMACK VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MENT FINANCIAL GROUP | MCLAUGHLIN FINANCIAL CONSULTING | MCGRATH ADVISORS INC | LIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JPS FINANCIAL | JOFFREY SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP | IVY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | IVY WEALTH ADVISORS | IVY RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | IVY FINANCIAL FITNESS | INDUS FINANCIAL | HAYDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREYHOUND FINANCIAL | GOOD HABITS FINANCIAL | GENERATIONS ADVISORY GROUP | GALLI FINANCIAL GROUP | FLEX FINANCIAL PLANNING | ECHELON PLANNING GROUP | ECHELON FINANCIAL SERVICES | DKH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | DF MURPHY LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY | CREATIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES | CORNER OFFICE FINANCIAL LLC | CORNER OFFICE ADVISORY GROUP | COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH PLANNERS AT DEAN BANK | COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLARITY PRIVATE WEALTH | CHILDS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHANCELLOR WEALTH ADVISORS | CHAMPION FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLE HILL ADVISORY SERVICES | BW FINANCIAL SERVICES | BROWN & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON INDEPENDENCE GROUP | BLACK DIAMOND ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | BCA ADVISORY GROUP | BANK GLOUCESTER INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | BANK GLOUCESTER FINANCIAL SERVICES | B&D ADVISORS | ATLANTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASCUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP | ALPHA PARTNERS ADVISORY | ALDER TREE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 172470 / SEC#: 801-80245

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2014 Approved)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2015 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
Massachusetts
(7/24/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/4/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
603 FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | YAI AND CO. FINANCIAL SERVICES | WAYPOINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VISPER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | UNIFIED LEGACY ADVISORS | TWIN CITY FINANCIAL GROUP | TRIPENSION ASSOCIATES | THE PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | THE PATRIOT GROUP INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP OF TEXAS | THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC | THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP | TAMAGNI ADVISORY GROUP | SUMMIT STAR ADVISORY | STERLING ENDEAVOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SPECIAL NEEDS FINANCIAL PLAN, LLC | SCHWARTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | RULE FINANCIAL SERVICES | RSD FINANCIAL | ROLLOVER ADVISORY SERVICES | ROLLOVER ADVISORS MA | RIVERSIDE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIVERSIDE RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | RIVERSIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES | RETIREMENT INCOME PLANNING ASSOCIATES | RANZIE, ROSEMARIE | PROVO WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | PROVO FINANCIAL SERVICES | PETERKIN ADVISORY SERVICES | PATRIOT RETIREMENT PLAN PARTNERS | PATRIOT PARTNERS SERVICES | NEW ENGLAND RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | MERRIMACK VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MENT FINANCIAL GROUP | MCLAUGHLIN FINANCIAL CONSULTING | MCGRATH ADVISORS INC | LIGHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JPS FINANCIAL | JOFFREY SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP | IVY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC | IVY WEALTH ADVISORS | IVY RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | IVY FINANCIAL FITNESS | INDUS FINANCIAL | HAYDEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREYHOUND FINANCIAL | GOOD HABITS FINANCIAL | GENERATIONS ADVISORY GROUP | GALLI FINANCIAL GROUP | FLEX FINANCIAL PLANNING | ECHELON PLANNING GROUP | ECHELON FINANCIAL SERVICES | DKH INVESTMENT ADVISORS | DF MURPHY LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY | CREATIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES | CORNER OFFICE FINANCIAL LLC | CORNER OFFICE ADVISORY GROUP | COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH PLANNERS AT DEAN BANK | COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CLARITY PRIVATE WEALTH | CHILDS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHANCELLOR WEALTH ADVISORS | CHAMPION FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLE HILL ADVISORY SERVICES | BW FINANCIAL SERVICES | BROWN & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON INDEPENDENCE GROUP | BLACK DIAMOND ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | BCA ADVISORY GROUP | BANK GLOUCESTER INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | BANK GLOUCESTER FINANCIAL SERVICES | B&D ADVISORS | ATLANTIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASCUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP | ALPHA PARTNERS ADVISORY | ALDER TREE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 172470 / SEC#: 801-80245

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/9/2014 Approved)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
55 West Street Suite 201, Walpole, MA 02081
Mailing Address
Phone number
(508) 251-6100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
62

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PATRIOT FORM ADV2A (DISCLOSURE BROCHURE) APPENDIX (WRAP FEE BROCHURE) (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,135
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,405,488,420

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Company Information


THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 172470Worcester, MA 01608

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