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Derek J. Elrod

BRIDGEWEALTH ADVISORY GROUP
Fresno, CA 93711
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CRD#: 4793202
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Professional summary


Derek James Elrod, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIDGEWEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Fresno, California and APW CAPITAL, INC. located in Fresno, California.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Derek has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Elrod Farming - Partner, Non-investment related 14379 Road 24, Madera, CA 93637 Agriculture, started in 2000 1% of time. // RDJ 1 & 2, Not investment related, 14379 Rd 24, Madera, CA, Farming, VP, Administrative duties, 3% of time // Life Insurance Services, Inc, Insurance, Independent Contractor, Collect referral fees, Since 12/5/2012, 1% of time // Annuity Source - Insurance, Independent Contractor, Since 2/2016, 1% of time. Bridgewealth Advisory Group, LLC; investment related; Fresno, CA; Type of Business: RIA; Start Date: 7/1/2018; Title: Partner; Duties: financial planning; Time Spent: 170 hrs/month. RDJ Disc Sales, Inc.; not investment related; Medera, CA; Type of business: Almond export sales; Start date: 6/27/2018; Duties: None; Time spent: 0. RDJ Sales, LLC; not investment related; Madera, CA; Type of business: Almond export sales; Start date: 6/27/2018; Duties: None; Time spent: 0. RDJ Investment Properties, LLC - non investment related, Madera, CA Type of Business: Real Estate, Managing Member, Time spent - 1% E&G Investment Properties, LLC - non investment related, Madera, CA Type of Business: Real Estate, Managing Member, Time spent - 1% Nichols Financial Strategies Life Insurance, Investment related:No, 465 E Fir Ave., Suite 105, Fresno, CA, 93720, Life Insurance agent , Life Insurance Agent, 05/31/2024, 1 hour per month , Local company to use for clients requesting life insurance when needed to provide quotes and assist with paperwork. Responsible for application, clients signatures and follow-up process. Bridgewealth Investment Properties, LLC, Investment related:No, 986 W. Alluvial, Suite 101, Fresno, CA, 93711, Purchased our office building for Bridgewealth Advisory Group, Member, 12/01/2021, 1 hour, Manage Office and tenant Gentile Real Estate , Investment related:Yes, 695 w. Cromwell Ave, Suite 102, Fresno, CA, 93711, , Realtor, 01/01/2023, 1 hour weekly, Refer business

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

July 5, 2018 - Present

BRIDGEWEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 986 West Alluvial Ave., Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711
RIA
CRD#: 293514
Fresno, CA
Current

May 5, 2011 - Present

APW CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 986 W. Alluvial Ave., Ste. 101, Fresno, CA, 93711
BD
CRD#: 43814
Fresno, CA
Past

January 8, 2016 - February 12, 2020

RB CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125678
Fresno, CA
Past

May 25, 2005 - December 31, 2015

RB CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125678
FRESNO, CA
Past

October 5, 2004 - May 3, 2011

SLOAN SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 17930
FORT LEE, NJ
Past

May 10, 2004 - October 6, 2004

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL

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".
BA
BRIDGEWEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
BRIDGEWEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | IKON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | IKON ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 293514 / SEC#: 801-112758

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2018 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
(5/5/2011)
IAR
California
(7/5/2018)
RR
Idaho
(4/11/2018)
RR
Oregon
(8/31/2016)
IAR
Texas
(7/25/2018)
RR
Washington
(2/14/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/27/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BA
BRIDGEWEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
BRIDGEWEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | IKON ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | IKON ADVISORY GROUP

CRD#: 293514 / SEC#: 801-112758

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/2/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
986 West Alluvial Ave. Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93711
Mailing Address
Phone number
(559) 432-6100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,903
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 740,120,367

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Company Information


BRIDGEWEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 293514Fresno, CA 93711

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