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Gray Ellis Pendleton

Gray Ellis Pendleton

AIF®, CFP®
PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RALEIGH, NC
·CRD# 5968190·13 years experience

Professional Summary

Gray Ellis Pendleton, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Gray is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Gray has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary
CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2015

Years of Experience

13 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT·CRD# 325303
RIA
2607 Oberlin Road Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27608
June 16, 2023 - Present
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15708
RIA
Raleigh, NC
March 18, 2013 - July 10, 2023
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 15708
BD
Raleigh, NC
January 21, 2013 - July 10, 2023

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Current Firm

PF
PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PENDLETON FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 325303 / SEC#: 801-127988
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/15/2023 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2607 Oberlin Road Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27608

Phone Number

(919) 781-4167

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 1 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - PENDLETON FINANCIAL LLC (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

365

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$160,032,334

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Other business activities

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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) Financial Success Guide, Inc. Investment Related; 409 May Court, Raleigh NC 27609; Pass-Thru Business Entity; Owner; Start Date 07/2015; 5 hours per month with 0 hours occurring during trading hours; Business Entity to run income through; Teaching classes and receiving at most a few hundred dollars per class. 2) Preferred Planning & Insurance, Inc. Investment Related; 409 May Court, Raleigh NC 27609: Start Date 12/2010; 5 hours per month with 2 hours occurring during trading hours; provides insurance products and services as a licensed insurance agent 3) Real estate Agent; Investment Related; 409 May Court, Raleigh NC 27609; Real Estate licensed in 2019; Self; Start Date 01/2019; 1 hour per month with no hours during trading hours; I have a lot of rental properties I own personally and through businesses disclosed. 4) Personal Rental Properties; Non-Investment Related; 409 May Court, Raleigh, NC 27609; Residential Real Estate; Owner; Start Date 07/2007; 20 hours per month with none of those hours occurring during trading hours. Collection of rent and make decisions on repairs and other landlord duties; Own five properties: Located in NC. Owner of Vintage Road LLC which owns two properties as well. 5) Pendleton Wealth Strategies Social Media Channel; Investment Related; 409 May Court, Raleigh, NC 27609; Start Date January 2025; 10 hours per month with no hours occurring during trading hours; Educational YouTube channel focused on financial planning and retirement strategies. Videos provide financial education to the public and may generate revenue from ad placements or sponsorships in the future. 6) The Pendleton Guide to Retirement Plans (Book Sales & Future Titles); Investment Related; 409 May Court, Raleigh, NC 27609; Start Date July 2025: 5 hours per month with no hours occurring during trading hours; Author and publisher of financial planning books. Books provide general financial education and do not recommend specific investment products or services. 7) Music Production as Creative Outlet (Spotify & Other Platforms); Non-Investment Related; 409 May Court, Raleigh, NC 27609; Start Date July 2025; 5 hours per month with no hours occurring during trading hours; Creation and distribution of original music through streaming platforms. Music is unrelated to financial services and is a creative pursuit. Any revenue is from streaming royalties.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PF
PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PENDLETON FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 325303 / SEC#: 801-127988
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/15/2023 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.
IAR
North Carolina
(6/16/2023)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2013About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2013About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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