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Gregory E. Grinnell

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
Herndon, VA 20170
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CRD#: 5029764
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Professional summary


Gregory Emmett Grinnell, who also goes by Gregory Grinnell, is a registered financial advisor currently at NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC located in Herndon, Virginia and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Herndon, Virginia.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Gregory has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Gregory Grinnell

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. 9/29/2008 - NW INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - INSURANCE AGENT - Time Spent 10% - SELLING LIFE, MEDICAL, LONG TERM CARE, & SHORT TERM HEALTH INSURANCE. 2. 4/8/2013 - NORTHWEST INSURANCE AGENCY - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - Time Spent 15% - SELL LIFE, DISABILITY AND LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE TO CLIENTS. 3. 11/5/2019 - Northwest Financial Advisors, LLC - Investment Related - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 4. 1/2/2020 - Northwest Financial Group LLC - Investment Related - Other-referring broker dealer - Start Date: 3/19/2008 - Compensation paid through this entity in internal records. 5. 09/06/2024 - Northwest Financial Advisors LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 08/29/2024 - 120 Hours Per Month/ 30 Hours During Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 8/2024. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 20, 2013 - Present

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 200 Spring Street Suite 120, Herndon, VA 20170Office #2: 525 Trimble Plaza, Leesburg, VA 20175
RIA
CRD#: 166769
Herndon, VA
Current

February 16, 2007 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 200 Spring Street, Ste 120, Herndon, VA 20170
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Herndon, VA
Current

March 19, 2008 - Present

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

Office #1: 9730 Liberia Ave, Manassas, VA 20110Office #2: 200 Spring Street Suite 120, Herndon, VA 20170Office #3: 525 Trimble Plaza, Leesburg, VA 20175Office #4: 14419 Chantilly Crossing Lane, Chantilly, VA 20151Office #5: 101 W. Washington Street, Middleburg, VA 20117
BD
CRD#: 145064
Manassas, VA
Past

October 15, 2008 - August 20, 2013

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 145064
MANASSAS, VA
Past

February 16, 2007 - August 30, 2013

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LEESBURG, VA
Past

March 14, 2006 - February 15, 2007

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
FAIRFAX, VA

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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NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 166769 / SEC#: 801-77994

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2013 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
Alabama
(1/6/2022)
RR
California
(1/3/2008)
RR
Colorado
(8/25/2020)
RR
Delaware
(10/1/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/16/2007)
RR
Florida
(1/3/2008)
RR
Georgia
(11/1/2013)
RR
Idaho
(8/11/2022)
RR
Illinois
(8/25/2020)
RR
Indiana
(4/18/2019)
IAR
Louisiana
(8/20/2013)
RR
Louisiana
(1/3/2019)
RR
Maine
(11/15/2023)
RR
Maryland
(2/16/2007)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/15/2025)
RR
Michigan
(6/28/2022)
RR
Missouri
(8/6/2024)
RR
Nevada
(11/30/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/26/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(10/9/2014)
RR
New York
(12/2/2009)
RR
North Carolina
(1/3/2008)
RR
Ohio
(8/4/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/5/2023)
RR
Oregon
(7/24/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/3/2008)
RR
South Carolina
(5/4/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(5/26/2023)
RR
Texas
(12/15/2017)
RR
Utah
(9/24/2018)
RR
Virginia
(2/16/2007)
IAR
Virginia
(8/20/2013)
RR
Washington
(1/10/2022)
RR
West Virginia
(2/16/2007)
RR
Wisconsin
(5/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/9/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NF
NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 166769 / SEC#: 801-77994

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 Spring Street Suite 120, Herndon, VA 20170
Mailing Address
Phone number
(703) 810-1072
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
41

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS PART 2A OF FORM ADV (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,896
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,924,736,060

Red Flags


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Company Information


NORTHWEST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 166769Herndon, VA 20170

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