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Thomas W. Hood

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Maitland, FL 32751
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CRD#: 5298915
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Professional summary


Thomas William Hood, who also goes by Thomas William Hood, Tom Hood, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Maitland, Florida and APW CAPITAL, INC. located in Maitland, Florida.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Thomas has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Thomas William Hood | Tom Hood

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. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC is located at 698 N. Maitland Ave, Suite 101 Maitland, FL 32751. Investment Related. Start Date: 7/2013. Alternative Investment Advisors LLC is a registered investment advisory firm. Mr. Hood is an investment advisor and a managing member as of 7/2017. He is responsible for providing investment advice and managing portfolios for clients. He spends 40 hours working per month; 40 hours working during trading hours. 2. First Financial Strategies, Investment related:Yes, 698 N Maitland Avenue, Suite 100, Maitland, Florida, 32751, Insurance sales through First Financial dba Florida Financial and First Financial owns AIA, Managing Member, 06/21/2017, 10%, Insurance Sales

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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

September 12, 2013 - Present

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 698 North Maitland Avenue Suite 101, Maitland, FL 32751
RIA
CRD#: 160108
Maitland, FL
Current

March 23, 2022 - Present

APW CAPITAL, INC.

Office #1: 698 N Maitland Ave Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751
BD
CRD#: 43814
Maitland, FL
Past

January 7, 2021 - March 18, 2022

DELTA SECURITIES COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130577
MAITLAND, FL
Past

July 30, 2013 - December 31, 2020

VISION BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47927
MAITLAND, FL
Past

September 22, 2011 - July 26, 2013

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
MAITLAND, FL
Past

July 22, 2011 - July 26, 2013

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
MAITLAND, FL
Past

October 9, 2009 - July 19, 2011

JACKSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147642
HEATHROW, FL
Past

February 10, 2009 - July 19, 2011

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
HEATHROW, 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".
AI
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SWENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLORIDA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FFS1

CRD#: 160108 / SEC#: 801-117266

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2019 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2019 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2019 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)

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

IAR
Florida
(9/12/2013)
RR
Florida
(3/23/2022)
IAR
Iowa
(5/10/2021)
IAR
Minnesota
(5/6/2021)
IAR
Nebraska
(5/10/2021)
IAR
South Dakota
(5/6/2021)
IAR
Texas
(5/6/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/18/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AI
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SWENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLORIDA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FFS1

CRD#: 160108 / SEC#: 801-117266

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2019 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2019 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2019 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
698 North Maitland Avenue Suite 101, Maitland, FL 32751
Mailing Address
Phone number
(407) 261-4242
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AIA_ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,604
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 341,046,660

Red Flags


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Company Information


ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 160108Maitland, FL 32751

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