John L. Martin

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

WILMINGTON, NC

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CRD#: 5782137

Professional summary

John Lee Martin II, who also goes by Lee Martin, is a registered financial advisor currently at VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Lee Martin

Other business activities

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1) Verity Financial Group, Inc.; Not investment-related; Durham, NC; Insurance agency; Agent; Independent Contractor; XX/20XX; 0 hours per month; 0 during market hours; Insurance and annuity products. 2) J. Lee Martin II, CPA, PA; Not investment-related; Wilmington, NC; CPA Firm; Employee; President; 02/2005; 80 hours per month; 70 during market hours; Accounting duties. 3) PCT Afterschool, LLC; Not investment-related; Wilmington, NC; Athletic Facility; LLC Member; Member; 01/2015; 1 hour per month; 0 during market hours; Coach and train softball.

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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 8, 2024 - Present

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 158667

WILMINGTON, NC

Past

August 14, 2014 - March 21, 2017

IRONGATE PARTNERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 118472

WILMINGTON, NC

Past

February 29, 2012 - May 30, 2012

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 158667

DURHAM, NC

Past

April 19, 2010 - January 30, 2012

OLD NORTH STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 148659

WILMINGTON, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

ENCOMPASS MORE | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158667 / SEC#: 801-66730

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2006 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

North Carolina
(2/8/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/5/2010

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

ENCOMPASS MORE | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 158667 / SEC#: 801-66730

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2006 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

280 S Mangum St Ste 550, Durham, NC 27701-3676

Mailing Address

Phone number

(919) 490-6717

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (8/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	7,199
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,041,329,944

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John L. Martin

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

IRONGATE PARTNERS, INC.

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

OLD NORTH STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/5/2010

Current Firm

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

VERITY ASSET MANAGEMENT

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