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Richard J. Giannotti
RFG ADVISORY
Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308
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CRD#: 6482048
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Professional summary
Richard James Giannotti II, who also goes by Richard James Giannotti II, Richard Giannotti, Richard James Giannotti, is a registered financial advisor currently at RFG ADVISORY, LLC located in Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida and PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida.
Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Richard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Richard James Giannotti Ii | Richard Giannotti | Richard James Giannotti
Other business activities
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1) RJG CONSULTING. 5811 NE 22ND TERRACE, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33308. REAL ESTATE. SILENT INVESTOR. 2 HRS/MO; 0 DURING TRADING HRS. INVESTMENT RELATED. 2) RFG Advisory. 1400 Urban Center Dr., Ste 475 Vestavia, AL 35242. RIA. 160 hrs/mo; 160 during trading hrs. 3) RFG Advisory. 218 Commercial Blvd Suite 235 Lauderdale By the Sea, FL 33308. DBA. Advisor. 160 hrs//mo; 160 during trading hrs. Investment related.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 12, 2025 - Present
RFG ADVISORY, LLC
Office #1: 218 Commercial Blvd Suite 235, Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308RIA
CRD#: 158401
Lauderdale By The Sea, FL
Current
June 11, 2025 - Present
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 218 Commercial Blvd Suite 235, Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Lauderdale By the Sea, FL
Past
January 7, 2025 - May 12, 2025
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 23224
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
January 16, 2018 - December 8, 2023
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 23224
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past
April 13, 2017 - May 12, 2025
GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 286005
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past
April 27, 2015 - January 8, 2018
GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 132070
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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RA
RFG ADVISORY, LLC
21:5 ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINGO WEALTH | WILLOW PRIVATE WEALTH | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC "WFA" | VOLARE WEALTH ADVISORS | TURNPOINT WEALTH | TREKNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | THE WORLEY BANKS GROUP | SUSKO WEALTH ADVISORS | STRODTMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONES RIVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIXPOINT FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SABLE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROUTE FINANCIAL GROUP | RJB FINANCIAL PLANNING | RIVER OAK ASSET ADVISORY | RFG ADVISORY, LLC | RFG ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RFG ADVISORY | RESOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RELIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP | PARAMOUNT FINANCIAL PLANNING | NAVIPATH FINANCIAL | META PRIVATE WEALTH | MATTERHORN PRIVATE WEALTH | LIND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LICATA FINANCIAL DESIGN | LEMZAR CAPITAL | LEALAND WEALTH PARTNERS | LANDSCAPE WEALTH ADVISORS | L7 WEALTH | KWM WEALTH | KUBERA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ITER FINANCIAL WELLNESS | INVESTOR'S RESOURCE | INVESTA FINANCIAL PLANNING | IN SEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | GROUNDED FINANCIAL PLANNING | GFG WEALTH ADVISORS | GALLIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FREEMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR SEASONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR SEASONS FINANCIAL EDUCATION | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION GROUP | ETA INVESTMENTS | ETA INVESTMENT & TAX ADVISORS | ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT PLANNING | EDUCATOR RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | EDUCATOR PENSION RESOURCES | EDGEWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS | DESIGN WEALTH ADVISORS | CURATO ADVISORY | CROSS TIMBERS FINANCIAL GROUP | CRESCENT PRIVATE WEALTH | COPPER PASS ADVISORY | COPE PRIVATE WEALTH | COOPER TOWER WEALTH | CONFIDENCE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | CMC FINANCIAL | CHEAHA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARDINAL ASSET ADVISORY | CAMBIUM WEALTH PARTNERS | BRIANNE FINANCIAL | BLUEBIRD ADVISORY | BLUE SANDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BILLINGS GROUP | BAYVIEW PRIVATE WEALTH | BARRETT CAPITAL ADVISORY | BALANCEPOINT FINANCIAL | BALANCE WEALTH PARTNERS | ARIV WEALTH | APPLE TREE LANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANCHORING CAPITAL | AIMWELL FINANCIAL | AFIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 158401 / SEC#: 801-79153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2014 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2014 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2014 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)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.RR
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.Visual representation of state registrations
IAR
Florida(5/14/2025)
RR
Florida(6/11/2025)
IAR
Texas(5/12/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
RA
RFG ADVISORY, LLC
21:5 ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WINGO WEALTH | WILLOW PRIVATE WEALTH | WILLIAMS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC "WFA" | VOLARE WEALTH ADVISORS | TURNPOINT WEALTH | TREKNORTH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | THE WORLEY BANKS GROUP | SUSKO WEALTH ADVISORS | STRODTMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STONES RIVER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SIXPOINT FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SABLE POINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RVA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ROUTE FINANCIAL GROUP | RJB FINANCIAL PLANNING | RIVER OAK ASSET ADVISORY | RFG ADVISORY, LLC | RFG ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RFG ADVISORY | RESOLUTE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RELIANCE FINANCIAL GROUP | PARAMOUNT FINANCIAL PLANNING | NAVIPATH FINANCIAL | META PRIVATE WEALTH | MATTERHORN PRIVATE WEALTH | LIND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LICATA FINANCIAL DESIGN | LEMZAR CAPITAL | LEALAND WEALTH PARTNERS | LANDSCAPE WEALTH ADVISORS | L7 WEALTH | KWM WEALTH | KUBERA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ITER FINANCIAL WELLNESS | INVESTOR'S RESOURCE | INVESTA FINANCIAL PLANNING | IN SEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | GROUNDED FINANCIAL PLANNING | GFG WEALTH ADVISORS | GALLIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | FREEMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR SEASONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOUR SEASONS FINANCIAL EDUCATION | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION GROUP | ETA INVESTMENTS | ETA INVESTMENT & TAX ADVISORS | ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT PLANNING | EDUCATOR RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | EDUCATOR PENSION RESOURCES | EDGEWOOD WEALTH ADVISORS | DESIGN WEALTH ADVISORS | CURATO ADVISORY | CROSS TIMBERS FINANCIAL GROUP | CRESCENT PRIVATE WEALTH | COPPER PASS ADVISORY | COPE PRIVATE WEALTH | COOPER TOWER WEALTH | CONFIDENCE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | CMC FINANCIAL | CHEAHA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARDINAL ASSET ADVISORY | CAMBIUM WEALTH PARTNERS | BRIANNE FINANCIAL | BLUEBIRD ADVISORY | BLUE SANDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BLAKE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BILLINGS GROUP | BAYVIEW PRIVATE WEALTH | BARRETT CAPITAL ADVISORY | BALANCEPOINT FINANCIAL | BALANCE WEALTH PARTNERS | ARIV WEALTH | APPLE TREE LANE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANCHORING CAPITAL | AIMWELL FINANCIAL | AFIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 158401 / SEC#: 801-79153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/6/2014 Approved)Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/27/2014 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/18/2014 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/28/2014 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
1400 Urban Center Drive Suite 475, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242-2245
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 397-2450
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
277
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 23,999 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,120,333,343 |
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RFG ADVISORY, LLC
CRD#: 158401Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308TRUST BUT VERIFY
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