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George T. Groome
COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Asheville, NC 28803
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CRD#: 4747797
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Professional summary
George Tatum Groome, CFP®, who also goes by George Tate Groome, is a registered financial advisor currently at COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Asheville, North Carolina and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Madison, Wisconsin.
George is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. George has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
George Tate Groome
Other business activities
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1. VALMARK SECURITIES, INC., 130 SPRONGSIDE DRIVE, SUITE 300. AKRON, OH 44333-2431 9INVESTMENT-RELATED). VALMARK IS A SECURITIES BORKER-DEALER AND I AM REGISTRED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRM AND MAY RECEIVE COMMISSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THOSE ACTIVITIES./// 2. COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC., 1127-B HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803; RIA-FEE BASED FINANCIAL PLANNING, INSURANCE AND RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING; INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 01/2010; 24 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; FINANCIAL ADVISOR; CLIENT INVOLVEMENT-I PROVIDE FINANCIAL PLANNING, INSURANCE AND/OR RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES TO CLIENTS; NO COMPENSATION IS PAID TO OR RECEIVED BY ME. ALL REVENUES ARE PAID TO THE COMPANY./// 3.. GROOME HOLDINGS, LLC; HOLDING COMPANY FOR MULTIPLE BUSINESSES; 33.3% OWNER OF THE COMPANY; MANAGEMENT DUTIES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; NO CLIENT INVOLVEMENT; STARTED 01/2015./// 4. LIFETRUST 3D, LLC, 1127B HENDERSONVILLE RD ASHEVILLE NC 28803, LIFE INSURANCE POLICY MANAGEMENT; President; STARTED 10/2014; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL INTEREST; NO COMP AT THIS TIME./// 5. COLTON GROOME BENEFITS ADVISORS, LLC, 1127B HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHVILLE, NC 28803; OWNER; MANAGEMENT DUTIES. STARTED 04/29/2010; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; NO ACTIVITY OR COMPENSATION AT THIS TIME./// 6. COLTON GROOME INSURANCE ADVISORS, INC., 1127B HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHVILLE, NC 28803; FIXED LIFE INSURANCE SALES; OWNER; MANAGEMENT DUTIES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 12/19/2015; PROFITS FROM THE COMPANY FLOW TO A HOLDING COMPANY OF WHICH I AM AN EMPLOYEE/OWNER./// 7. GROOME FAMILY ENTERPRISES,1127B HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHVILLE, NC 28803; REAL ESTATE; MEMBER; PASSIVE OWNER; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 01/05/1999; NO COMPENSATION WILL BE PAID TO ME. ONLY PARTICIPATE IN OWNER DISTRIBUTIONS./// 8. GROOME SUCCESSION, LLC, 1127B HENDERSONVILLE ROAD, ASHVILLE, NC 28803; PARTNERSHIP FOR BUSINESS SUCCESSION PURPOSES; MEMBER; MANAGEMENT DUTIES; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 12/05/2014; I AM AN OWNER; THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS POLICIES IN WHICH MEMBERS SERVE AS THE AGENT; NO COMPENSATION IS PAID TO ME./// 9. AUTHOR; WROTE A BOOK ENTITLED "...THE BEST POLICY"; SELLING SOME COPIES MOSTLY GIVING TO COIS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; STARTED 02/2015; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; FINANCIAL INTEREST; COMP-THROUGH SALES./// 10. Revocable Living Trust; Fletch, NC; Real Estate Investment - Rental Property; used personal funds for the down payment and improvements. Rental income will start in February 2022; investment related;/// 11. Carolina Day School; 1345 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC 28803; Coach; Coach for Middle School boys basketball; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 11/8/2023; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Paid $3,000 for the season.///
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2007
Experience
Current
April 15, 2009 - Present
COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 1127-b Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803RIA
CRD#: 128365
Asheville, NC
Current
November 1, 2004 - Present
VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 111 South Hamilton Street, Ste. 34, Madison, WI 53703Office #2: 1127-b Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803Office #3: 1870 Brevard Rd, Suite 112, Arden, NC 28704BD
CRD#: 31243
Madison, WI
Past
February 6, 2008 - December 31, 2017
VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 108050
ASHEVILLE, NC
Past
January 21, 2004 - October 29, 2004
NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
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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COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
CG ADVISORY SERVICES, L.L.C. | COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 128365 / SEC#: 801-113274
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2018 Approved)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2009 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2018 Terminated)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
Alabama(9/9/2021)
RR
Alaska(2/12/2007)
RR
Arizona(2/26/2025)
RR
Arkansas(11/17/2017)
RR
California(7/18/2012)
RR
Colorado(2/28/2023)
RR
Connecticut(1/15/2020)
RR
Florida(3/6/2012)
RR
Georgia(8/3/2016)
RR
Hawaii(7/1/2021)
RR
Illinois(1/16/2019)
RR
Indiana(8/3/2016)
RR
Iowa(3/27/2019)
RR
Louisiana(2/26/2025)
RR
Maryland(2/26/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(3/27/2020)
RR
Minnesota(1/8/2013)
RR
Nevada(10/7/2022)
RR
New Jersey(7/10/2024)
RR
New York(5/27/2009)
RR
North Carolina(11/1/2004)
IAR
North Carolina(4/15/2009)
RR
North Dakota(3/4/2019)
RR
Ohio(2/1/2023)
RR
Oregon(2/26/2025)
RR
South Carolina(8/3/2016)
RR
South Dakota(4/10/2025)
RR
Tennessee(2/7/2020)
RR
Texas(11/23/2015)
RR
Virginia(11/29/2018)
RR
Washington(12/13/2016)
RR
Wisconsin(1/4/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CG
COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
CG ADVISORY SERVICES, L.L.C. | COLTON GROOME FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 128365 / SEC#: 801-113274
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/23/2018 Approved)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/26/2009 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2018 Terminated)Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
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Contact information
Main Address
1127-b Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
Mailing Address
Phone number
(828) 252-1816
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18
SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 946 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 444,012,621 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2024 | ||
| 11/27/2023 | ||
| 01/27/2023 |
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Company Information
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