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Christopher G. Conness

GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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CRD#: 4778193
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Professional summary


Christopher Grant Conness, who also goes by Grant C Conness, is a registered financial advisor currently at GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC. located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Christopher is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Christopher has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Grant C Conness

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.) NAME: GC HOLDINGS, LLC; INV RELATED:NO; ADDRESS:1301 E. BROWARD BLVD SUITE 200, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301; NATURE:PERSONAL BUSINESS ACCOUNT (INCOME EXPENSES); POSITION:MANAGING MEMBER; START DATE:12/01/2015; HOURS/MONTH:20; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:20; DUTIES:OWNER 2.) NAME: GLOBAL WEALTH RETIREMENT PLANNING, LLC ; INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS:1301 E. BROWARD BLVD SUITE 200, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301; NATURE:INSURANCE AGENCY; POSITION:MANAGING DIRECTOR; START DATE:04/13/2017; HOURS/MONTH:20; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:20; DUTIES:OWNER 3.) NAME:GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY; INV RELATED:YES; ADDRESS:1301 E. BROWARD BLVD SUITE 200, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301; NATURE:MANAGE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS/SECURITIES FOR CLIENTS; POSITION:MANAGING DIRECTOR/FINANCIAL ADVISER; START DATE:02/2017; HOURS/MONTH:160; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:160; DUTIES:MANAGING DIRECTOR/FINANCIAL ADVISER (1031 EXCHANGE ADVISER, GLOBAL DEFERRED SALES TRUST & GLOBAL OPPORTUNITY ZONES ARE ALL DIVISIONS UNDER GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT). 4.) NAME: GC MARKETING GROUP; INV RELATED:NO; ADDRESS:1301 E. BROWARD BLVD SUITE 200, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301; NATURE: PAYING OUT MARKETING EXPENSES FOR THE FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFERED, CREATED FOR TAX PURPOSES. NO INCOME TO THE ENTITY IS FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES. ; POSITION:OWNER; START DATE:12/2018; HOURS/MONTH:20; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:20; DUTIES:MANAGEMENT 5.) NAME: GLOBAL MEDICARE SOLUTIONS: INV RELATED:NO; ADDRESS:1301 E. BROWARD BLVD SUITE 200, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301; NATURE: MEDICARE; POSITION:OWNER; START DATE:5/2022; HOURS/MONTH:1; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:1; DUTIES:MANAGEMENT

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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

May 5, 2017 - Present

GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

Office #1: 1301 East Broward Blvd Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RIA
CRD#: 286005
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Current

January 2, 2025 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 1301 E. Broward Blvd Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301Office #2: 4500 N University Drive Suite 200, Coral Springs, FL 33065Office #3: 1655 N. Commerce Pkwy Ste 101, Weston, FL 33326Office #4: 3695 Boynton Beach Blvd, Suite 9, Boynton Beach, FL 33436
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

August 7, 2017 - December 8, 2023

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23224
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past

November 29, 2010 - April 19, 2018

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

November 13, 2009 - August 8, 2017

G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132939
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

February 13, 2008 - November 13, 2009

PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6390
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 18, 2006 - February 14, 2008

COSTA FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45039
HOLLYWOOD, FL
Past

September 3, 2004 - April 17, 2006

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI

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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GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORY, LLC | GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 286005 / SEC#: 801-110227

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2017 Approved)

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
California
(1/3/2025)
IAR
Florida
(5/5/2017)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2025)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2025)
IAR
Texas
(6/23/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/22/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORY, LLC | GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 286005 / SEC#: 801-110227

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/10/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1301 East Broward Blvd Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 405-1031
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWMIA ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (4/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,062
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 529,098,628

Red Flags


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Company Information


GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

CRD#: 286005Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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