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Alex C. Gardener

ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL
ATLANTA, GA
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CRD#: 6456473
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Professional summary

Alex Colby Gardener is a registered financial advisor currently at ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alex is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Alex has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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None

Experience

Current

February 10, 2026 - Present

ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 339368
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 15, 2024 - December 26, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
FAYETTEVILLE, GA
Past

February 26, 2024 - December 26, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Fayettville, GA
Past

October 9, 2023 - March 22, 2024

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA
CRD#: 104510
Atlanta, GA

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.

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IAR
Georgia
(2/10/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/6/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/15/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/15/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 2/29/2024
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

EF
ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL LLC
ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 339368 / SEC#:

Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/10/2026 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
Atlanta, GA
Mailing Address
Phone number
770-225-8352 EXT 101
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information

ENCOURAGE FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 339368Atlanta, GA

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