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Gray Ellis Pendleton

Gray E. Pendleton

PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Raleigh, NC 27608
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CRD#: 5968190
Gray Ellis Pendleton

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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
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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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®
AIF®
CFP®

Start date: 2015

Experience


Current

June 16, 2023 - Present

PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 2607 Oberlin Road Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27608
RIA
CRD#: 325303
Raleigh, NC
Past

March 18, 2013 - July 10, 2023

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Raleigh, NC
Past

January 21, 2013 - July 10, 2023

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Raleigh, NC

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 - (5/15/2023 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
(6/16/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/15/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


PF
PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PENDLETON FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 325303 / SEC#: 801-127988

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2607 Oberlin Road Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27608
Mailing Address
Phone number
(919) 781-4167
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - PENDLETON FINANCIAL LLC (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts324
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 141,903,692

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Company Information


PENDLETON FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 325303Raleigh, NC 27608

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