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Thomas G. Maclennan

WMS ADVISORS
Charlotte, NC 28210
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CRD#: 5364195
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Professional summary


Thomas Gaines Maclennan, CFP®, who also goes by Tom Maclennan Jr., Tom Maclennan, is a registered financial advisor currently at WMS ADVISORS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Thomas has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tom Maclennan Jr. | Tom Maclennan

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. WMS Advisors, LLC. Investment Related. At Registered Location. RIA. IAR. Partner and Chief Compliance Officer. 12/2010.160. 30, Management and Financial Advising. 2. Fixed Insurance. Investment Related. At Registered Location. Insurance. Agent. 04/2024. 6. 6. Insurance sales. 3. TGM Capital, LLC. Investment Related. At Registered Location; Holding Company; Owner; 01/2022; 8; 4; Holding and operating company for interest in WMS Advisors, LLC. 4. PKSF. Not Investment Related. At the registered location. Fixed/Traditional Insurance; Agent; 11/2024; 1; 1; Sales of fixed/traditional insurance products. 5. Charlotte Bilingual Preschool; Not Investment Related. 6300 Highland Avenue Charlotte, NC 28215; Non-profit; Board and Finance Committee Member; 01/2021; 5; 8; consulting and advising the CEO, Treasurer, and other non-profit leaders.

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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: 2017

Experience


Current

November 28, 2012 - Present

WMS ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6135 Park South Drive Suite 510, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
CRD#: 122224
Charlotte, NC
Current

January 2, 2025 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 6135 Park South Drive Suite 510, Charlotte, NC 28210
BD
CRD#: 35747
Charlotte, NC
Past

December 19, 2011 - December 31, 2024

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
North Bethesda, MD

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".
WA
WMS ADVISORS, LLC
PASCHALL AND ASSOCIATES | WMS ADVISORS, LLC | WILLIAMS, DAVID ROBERT | WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES CPA'S | WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 122224 / SEC#: 801-109946

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/7/2017 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2017 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/10/2017 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

RR
California
(10/20/2025)
RR
Delaware
(1/2/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/18/2025)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2025)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(1/2/2025)
IAR
Maryland
(11/28/2012)
RR
Maryland
(1/2/2025)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/25/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2025)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/5/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/10/2013
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WA
WMS ADVISORS, LLC
PASCHALL AND ASSOCIATES | WMS ADVISORS, LLC | WILLIAMS, DAVID ROBERT | WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES CPA'S | WILLIAMS ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 122224 / SEC#: 801-109946

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/7/2017 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/1/2017 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/10/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
6135 Park South Drive Suite 510, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(301) 294-7804
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts372
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 221,375,131

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Company Information


WMS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 122224Charlotte, NC 28210

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