John D. Gardner

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS

FAIRHOPE, AL 36532

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CRD#: 5821010

Professional summary

John David Gardner, CFA is a registered financial advisor currently at APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Fairhope, Alabama.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 3, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFA

Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Current

July 8, 2013 - Present

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 314 Magnolia Avenue Suite 200, Fairhope, AL 36532

RIA

CRD#: 167626

FAIRHOPE, AL

Past

March 7, 2013 - July 8, 2013

CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING,LLC

RIA

CRD#: 124322

DAPHNE, AL

Past

March 30, 2011 - June 26, 2012

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

DAYTON, OH

Past

March 30, 2011 - June 26, 2012

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

DAYTON, OH

Past

September 27, 2010 - April 11, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA

CRD#: 149777

DAYTON, OH

Past

August 30, 2010 - April 11, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

CRD#: 149777

DAYTON, OH

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | BLUE LINE INVESTING, LLC

CRD#: 167626 / SEC#: 801-107723

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2016 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2015 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2016 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

Alabama
(7/8/2013)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/24/2010

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 12/29/2012

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 31

Date: 12/2/2010

Futures Managed Funds Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/27/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | BLUE LINE INVESTING, LLC

CRD#: 167626 / SEC#: 801-107723

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2016 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2015 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2016 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

314 Magnolia Avenue Suite 200, Fairhope, AL 36532

Mailing Address

Phone number

(251) 517-7198

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APTUS - ADV PART 2A - 09.30.2025 (9/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	9,347
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,856,216,354

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John D. Gardner

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CORNERSTONE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING,LLC

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

MORGAN STANLEY

MORGAN STANLEY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/24/2010

Series 3

Date: 12/29/2012

Series 31

Date: 12/2/2010

Series 7

Date: 8/27/2010

Current Firm

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

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