Barbara Garcia

GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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CRD#: 6380615

Professional summary

Barbara Garcia, who also goes by Barbara Johna Blackwell, Barbara Johna Garcia, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Barbara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Barbara has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Barbara Johna Blackwell | Barbara Johna Garcia

Other business activities

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1) Gratus Wealth Advisors LLC. Investment Related. At the registered location. RIA. Practice manager. 02/01/2024. Hrs/month 160 all during trading hours. Coordinating calendars for the advisors and supporting regulatory compliance needs. 2) Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Investment related. 192 Ballard Court, Suite 101 Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Servicing existing broker dealer relationships and securities sales. Client Relationship Manager. Start date: 2/1/2024. 1 hr/month, 1 hr/month during trading hours. Servicing broker dealer relationships.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 19, 2024 - Present

GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 192 Ballard Ct Ste 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

RIA

CRD#: 328641

Virginia Beach, VA

Current

February 1, 2024 - Present

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

Office #1: 192 Ballard Court Suite 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

CRD#: 35747

Virginia Beach, VA

Past

November 17, 2021 - February 1, 2024

NEWEDGE ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 171351

Viginia Beach, VA

Past

November 17, 2021 - February 1, 2024

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 10674

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Past

February 17, 2021 - November 17, 2021

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 283390

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Past

February 17, 2021 - November 17, 2021

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 17499

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Past

January 8, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 142785

RICHMOND, VA

Past

January 8, 2018 - February 17, 2021

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 142785

RICHMOND, VA

Past

April 4, 2017 - December 22, 2017

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 281958

Virginia Beach, VA

Past

March 8, 2017 - December 22, 2017

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 3641

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | J & A FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 328641 / SEC#: 801-129165

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2023 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.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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IAR

Virginia
(1/19/2024)

Virginia
(2/1/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 4/4/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/8/2017

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | J & A FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 328641 / SEC#: 801-129165

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2023 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

192 Ballard Ct Ste 101, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Mailing Address

Phone number

(757) 909-5500

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (8/8/2025)

GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS WRAP BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,060
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 690,666,938

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
11/12/2025	Cover Page	Report

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Barbara Garcia

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Barbara Garcia's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

NEWEDGE ADVISORS

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

BB&T SECURITIES, LLC

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 4/4/2017

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/8/2017

FINRA

Current Firm

GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

GRATUS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

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