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Scott T. Ferguson

FINANCIAL CONCEPTS
COLUMBUS, MS 39701
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CRD#: 5128168
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Professional summary

Scott Todd Ferguson, who also goes by Scott Todd Ferguson Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL CONCEPTS located in Columbus, Mississippi.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Scott has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Scott Todd Ferguson Mr.

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.
UNITED WAY OF LOWNDES COUNTY, 501 7TH ST N #5 COLUMBUS MS 39701, BOARD PRESIDENT, 3/25/2015, 2 HOURS TOTAL, 1 DURING TRADING HOURS, NON-PROFIT.--- GIRAFFES INC, 2980 North Frontage Road COLUMBUS MS 39701-4709, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, 1/15/2015, 160 HOURS TOTAL, 160 DURING TRADING HOURS, IAR.--- GIRAFFES INC DBA FINANCIAL CONCEPTS, 2980 North Frontage Road COLUMBUS MS 39701-4709, RIA, 1/15/2015, 160 HOURS TOTAL, 160 DURING TRADING HOURS, IAR.--- 8692 Holdings, LLC, 5507 Old West Point Road Columbus MS 39701, Real Estate (Rental Property), Non-investment related, Member, 10/21/2016, 1 hours total, 0 during trading hours.

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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

June 16, 2014 - Present

FINANCIAL CONCEPTS

Office #1: 2980 North Frontage Road, Columbus, MS 39701
RIA
CRD#: 157616
COLUMBUS, MS
Past

April 16, 2015 - November 8, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
COLUMBUS, MS
Past

April 16, 2015 - November 8, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
COLUMBUS, MS
Past

March 6, 2007 - April 20, 2015

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
COLUMBUS, MS

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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FINANCIAL CONCEPTS
FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | GIRAFFES, INC. DBA FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | GIRAFFES, INC.

CRD#: 157616 / SEC#: 801-72394

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2011 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Mississippi
(6/16/2014)
IAR
Texas
(5/28/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/8/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/29/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/8/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 3/5/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

FC
FINANCIAL CONCEPTS
FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | GIRAFFES, INC. DBA FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | GIRAFFES, INC.

CRD#: 157616 / SEC#: 801-72394

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/27/2011 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2980 North Frontage Road, Columbus, MS 39701
Mailing Address
Po Box 3, Columbus, MS 39703
Phone number
(662) 327-1480
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
14

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FINANCIAL CONCEPTS ADV BROCHURE PART 2A (5/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,341
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 890,016,414

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Company Information

FINANCIAL CONCEPTS

CRD#: 157616Columbus, MS 39701

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