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John W. Giehrl

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS
Jacksonville, FL 32224
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CRD#: 5239188
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Professional summary


John W Giehrl, who also goes by John W. Giehrl, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC located in Jacksonville, Florida.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John W. Giehrl

Other business activities


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1) Woodlands Creek Homeowners Association; Investment-related; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; Treasurer; Start 2012; 2-3 HR/MO; 0 hrs during trading hours; Prepare monthly reports; Attend board meetings

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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

February 19, 2023 - Present

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4350 Pablo Professional Court, Jacksonville, FL 32224
RIA
CRD#: 317193
Jacksonville, FL
Past

May 7, 2007 - June 1, 2010

PLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 130274
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

March 20, 2007 - June 1, 2010

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Past

January 19, 2007 - June 1, 2010

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
JACKSONVILLE, 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".
FI
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 317193 / SEC#: 801-127735

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2023 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2022 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
Florida
(2/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/7/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FI
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC
FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 317193 / SEC#: 801-127735

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2023 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4350 Pablo Professional Court, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Mailing Address
Phone number
(904) 605-4545
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC FIRM BROCHURE (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts359
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 160,979,954

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Company Information


FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 317193Jacksonville, FL 32224

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