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Thomas U. Grinnell

SHERPA FINANCIAL GUIDES
Crozet, VA
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CRD#: 4540693
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Professional summary


Thomas Utterback Grinnell, who also goes by Tug Utterback Grinnell, Tug Grinnell, is a registered financial advisor currently at SHERPA FINANCIAL GUIDES, INC. located in Crozet, Virginia.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Thomas has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tug Utterback Grinnell | Tug Grinnell

Other business activities


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1.) SHERPA FINANCIAL GUIDES; YES INVESTMENT RELATED; 171 JOSHUA LANE AFTON, VA 22920; INSURANCE SALES; PARTNER/OWNER; START DATE 04/2018; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH; APPROX 160 HRS/MONTH DURING TRADING; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 19, 2021 - Present

SHERPA FINANCIAL GUIDES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 314973
Crozet, VA
Past

May 6, 2021 - June 17, 2021

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
CROZET, VA
Past

May 8, 2019 - May 4, 2021

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
AFTON, VA
Past

January 2, 2018 - December 14, 2018

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142785
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Past

January 2, 2018 - December 14, 2018

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142785
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Past

March 22, 2004 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Past

March 22, 2004 - January 2, 2018

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33856
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
Past

October 8, 2002 - December 9, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
RESEARCH TRIANGLE, NC
Past

September 9, 2002 - December 9, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 15, 2002 - August 2, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 15, 2002 - August 2, 2002

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
Virginia
(6/19/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/2/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
SHERPA FINANCIAL GUIDES, INC.
SHERPA FINANCIAL GUIDES, INC.

CRD#: 314973 / SEC#:

Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/19/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Afton, VA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(434) 882-1011
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts62
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,918,107

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Company Information


SHERPA FINANCIAL GUIDES, INC.

CRD#: 314973Crozet, VA

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