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Jay Hallowes Mcgowan

Jay Hallowes Mcgowan

CFP®
THE WELCH GROUP
BIRMINGHAM, AL
·CRD# 6326333·12 years experience

Professional Summary

Jay Hallowes Mcgowan, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at THE WELCH GROUP, LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama. Jay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Jay has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, 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

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2017

Years of Experience

12 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

THE WELCH GROUP, LLC·CRD# 111273
RIA
3940 Montclair Rd Fifth Floor, Birmingham, AL 35213
June 29, 2021 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Birmingham, AL
September 27, 2018 - June 30, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Birmingham, AL
June 15, 2018 - June 30, 2021
BCR WEALTH STRATEGIES·CRD# 119670
RIA
Vestavia, AL
June 4, 2014 - April 26, 2018

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Current Firm

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THE WELCH GROUP, LLC

THE WELCH GROUP, LLC | WELCH GROUP LLC

CRD#: 111273 / SEC#: 801-56254
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/2/1999 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3940 Montclair Rd Fifth Floor, Birmingham, AL 35213

Phone Number

(205) 879-5001

# of Employees

28

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 15 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (2/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

4,528

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,682,452,369

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2026Cover PageReport
10/23/2024Cover PageReport
01/19/2024Cover PageReport

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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THE WELCH GROUP, LLC

THE WELCH GROUP, LLC | WELCH GROUP LLC

CRD#: 111273 / SEC#: 801-56254
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/2/1999 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.
IAR
Alabama
(6/29/2021)
IAR
Texas
(11/6/2022)

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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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2014About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2018About 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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