Craig M. Adams
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
PRINCETON, NJ 08540
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CRD#: 4696984
Professional summary
Craig Michael Adams, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Princeton, New Jersey.
Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Craig has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.) CRAIG M. ADAMS - INSURANCE AGENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - SKILLMAN, NJ - SINCE 09/2003 - INVESTMENT RELATED
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2021
Experience
Current
April 22, 2025 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 100 Overlook Center 2nd Floor, Ste. 2125, Princeton, NJ 08540RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
PRINCETON, NJ
Current
April 21, 2025 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 100 Overlook Center 2nd Floor, Ste. 2125, Princeton, NJ 08540RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
PRINCETON, NJ
Past
April 1, 2021 - April 22, 2025
GROVE POINT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 313171
Princeton, NJ
Past
May 8, 2008 - April 1, 2021
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 1763
Princeton, NJ
Past
May 8, 2008 - April 22, 2025
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 1763
Princeton, NJ
Past
November 21, 2007 - May 14, 2008
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15296
NEPTUNE, NJ
Past
October 20, 2005 - May 14, 2008
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15296
NEPTUNE, NJ
Past
February 6, 2004 - October 14, 2005
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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.RR
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
RR
Florida(4/21/2025)
RR
New Jersey(4/21/2025)
IAR
New Jersey(4/22/2025)
RR
New York(4/21/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania(4/21/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750
Phone number
(480) 991-0225
Established
Arizona since 08/21/1987
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
614
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC. | GENERAL PARTNER | |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | PRESIDENT | 4037933 |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO) | 4037933 |
| CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401020 |
| HAUER, DAVE B | VICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4018434 |
| OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JR | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 2957427 |
| SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) | 6232253 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 41,834 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 10,637,349,683 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 12 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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Company Information
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
CRD#: 20804Princeton, NJ 08540TRUST BUT VERIFY
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