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Andrew Raymond Hoffarth

Andrew R. Hoffarth

FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES
Franklin, TN
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CRD#: 5816151
Andrew Raymond Hoffarth

Professional summary


Andrew Raymond Hoffarth, CFP®, who also goes by Andrew R. Hoffarth, Thomas Andrew Raymond Hoffarth, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES, INC. located in Franklin, Tennessee.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Andrew has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Andrew R. Hoffarth | Thomas Andrew Raymond Hoffarth

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.
Mr. Hoffarth may act as an independent contractor for AdvisorTouch (formerly Fox Financial Planning Network), which is a business consulting company for financial advisors and financial institutions and is not an investment related business. Mr. Hoffarth expects to work approximately 1-5 hours/month (less than 3% of his time), on average, after regular business and securities trading hours starting 7/1/2021, and his duties include but are not limited to updating software, processes, and data used by consulting clients. AdvisorTouch 113 West G Street #816 San Diego, CA 92101 (858) 768-2520

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2013

Experience


Current

July 23, 2021 - Present

FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108245
Franklin, TN
Past

January 4, 2017 - December 31, 2021

ESSENTIAL PLANNERS

RIA
CRD#: 271037
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 9, 2013 - February 28, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 27, 2012 - February 28, 2017

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
PITTSBURGH, PA

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".
FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES, INC.
FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES, INC.
FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES | JAMES ALAN FREEMAN,DBA, FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES | FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES, INC.

CRD#: 108245 / SEC#: 801-57864

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2000 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
California
(7/23/2021)
IAR
Texas
(6/28/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/4/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES, INC.
FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES, INC.
FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES | JAMES ALAN FREEMAN,DBA, FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES | FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES, INC.

CRD#: 108245 / SEC#: 801-57864

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/25/2000 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7825 Fay Avenue Suite 245, La Jolla, CA 92037
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 459-8289
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (9/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,259
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 559,414,249

Red Flags


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Company Information


FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES, INC.

FINANCIAL ALTERNATIVES, INC.

CRD#: 108245Franklin, TN

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