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Gary T. Welden

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CRD#: 4522302
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gary T Welden, who also goes by Gary Tinsley Welden, was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2002. Gary had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gary Tinsley Welden

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) 10/27/2004: WELDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) (2) 01/12/2009: Newnan Kiwanis Club - Community, Civic and Charitable Board - Not Investment Related - 1% Time Spent (3) 12/26/2012: Welden Financial Services - DBA - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) (4) 02/25/2014: Newnan First United Methodist Church Henry Kitchens SS Class Scholarship Committee - Community, Civic and Charitable Board - Not Investment Related - No Time Spent (5) 04/25/2014: Independent Financial Partners - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - DBA: Welden Financial Services - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - 30% Time Spent (6) 08/17/2016: Independent Financial Partners - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - DBA: (HYBRID) Welden Financial - Investment Related - 75 Jackson St Bldg. 100, Newnan, Georgia 30263 - Start 08/10/2016 - 160 Hr/Mo; 160 Hour(s) During Securities Trading (7) 10/28/2016: Welden Financial - DBA - Investment Related - 38 Spring St Newnan Ga 30263 - Start 08/17/2016 - 160 Hr/Mo; 160 Hour(s) During Securities Trading (8) 11/7/2016: 38 sp, LLC - Investment Related - 38 Spring Street, Newnan, Georgia - Real Estate Rental - Start 12/01/2016 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading. (9) Newnan Coweta Friends; not investment related; 77 Cole Street, Newnan GA 30263; Real Estate; Limited Partner; start date 3/19/2023; 1 hr/month; I am not an investor in the property. I am a non-family member of the LLC and have no duties or responsibilities for the operations of the LLC

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 22, 2019 - November 10, 2023

IFP SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 297287
Newnan, GA
Past

October 25, 2011 - November 10, 2023

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
Newnan, GA
Past

January 24, 2005 - December 21, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
NEWNAN, GA
Past

June 30, 2004 - May 23, 2019

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
NEWNAN, GA
Past

June 4, 2002 - June 16, 2004

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/21/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


IS
IFP SECURITIES, LLC
IFP SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 297287 / SEC#: , 8-70150

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3030 North Rocky Point Drive West, Suite 700, Tampa, FL 33607
Mailing Address
3030 North Rocky Point Drive West, Suite 700, Tampa, FL 33607
Phone number
(813) 341-0960
Established
Delaware since 06/08/2018
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
IFP GROUP, LLCOWNER
ACHESON, JEFFERY ALLENCHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER706698
GILMAN, AARON LEECHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER5611425
HAMM, WILLIAM CHRISTOPHERPRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER5814331
HAMM, WILLIAM EUGENE JRCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS1227713
JOHNSON, TORIANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5363604
MEJIA, OSCAR MIGUELFINOP5569235

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Company Information


IFP SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 297287

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