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John M. Bay

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Winchester, MA
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CRD#: 5539917
JB

Professional summary

John Martin Bay, who also goes by John Martin Bay, is a registered financial advisor currently at SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Winchester, Massachusetts.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. John has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

John Martin Bay

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

March 13, 2025 - Present

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113908
Winchester, MA
Past

February 15, 2024 - March 10, 2025

M3 ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156208
NEEDHAM HEIGHTS, MA
Past

November 1, 2022 - January 9, 2024

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 11, 2021 - November 17, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ARLINGTON, MA
Past

May 7, 2021 - January 9, 2024

NEWEDGE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 171351
Arlington, MA
Past

November 18, 2020 - February 22, 2021

PALLAS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 310327
BRAINTREE, MA
Past

July 19, 2019 - December 1, 2020

NEWEDGE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 171351
BRAINTREE, MA
Past

July 19, 2019 - February 22, 2021

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
Braintree, MA
Past

February 14, 2018 - July 30, 2019

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
ROCKLAND, MA
Past

September 7, 2010 - December 12, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BROOKLINE, MA
Past

August 30, 2010 - December 12, 2012

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BROOKLINE, MA
Past

August 26, 2009 - May 28, 2010

FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 104162
NEW YORK, NY

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".
SW
SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113908 / SEC#: 801-60468

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2001 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
Massachusetts
(3/13/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/27/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/14/2018
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SW
SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113908 / SEC#: 801-60468

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2001 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
7901 Jones Branch Dr. Suite 810, Mclean, VA 22102
Mailing Address
7901 Jones Branch Drive Suite 800, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone number
(703) 657-6060
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
165

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV 2A (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts15,808
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,617,171,037

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Company Information

SPIRE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 113908Winchester, MA

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