JH
Jay W. Hovis
FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC
CARLSBAD, CA 92008
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CRD#: 6647870
JH
Professional summary
Jay William Hovis, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC located in Carlsbad, California and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Carlsbad, California.
Jay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Jay has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1)Name: Jay Hovis Position: Sales - Nature: Insurance Sales - Investment Related: No - Hours: 10 Securities Trading Hours: 5 - Start Date: 06/30/2015 Address: 1917 Palomar OaksWay, Suite 130, Carlsbad CA 92008, United States (2)Name: Financial Focus LLC / DBA Position: Financial Planner - Nature: Investment Advisor Representative at Financial Focus LLC -Investment Related: Yes - Hours: 80 - Securities Trading Hours: 40 - Start Date: 01/02/2019 - Address: 1917 Palomar Oaks Way, Suite 130, Carlsbad CA 92008, United States (3)Name: Osaic Wealth, Inc.; Yes; Carlsbad, CA; Broker Dealer; Registered Representative; 06/2024; 80/ HRS MO; 80/ HRS MO
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2019
Experience
Current
January 8, 2019 - Present
FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC
Office #1: 1917 Palomar Oaks Way Ste 130, Carlsbad, CA 92008RIA
CRD#: 282177
CARLSBAD, CA
Current
June 14, 2024 - Present
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
Office #1: 1925 Palomar Oaks Way Suite 107, Carlsbad, CA 92008RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
CARLSBAD, CA
Past
January 4, 2019 - June 14, 2024
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
CARLSBAD, CA
Past
July 5, 2016 - January 11, 2019
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
CARLSBAD, CA
Past
June 9, 2016 - January 11, 2019
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
CARLSBAD, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FF
FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC
FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC
CRD#: 282177 / SEC#: 801-112408
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2018 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/10/2018 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2018 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2018 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2018 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
RR
Arizona(6/14/2024)
IAR
California(1/8/2019)
RR
California(6/14/2024)
RR
Virginia(6/14/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FF
FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC
FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC
CRD#: 282177 / SEC#: 801-112408
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2018 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/10/2018 Terminated)New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2018 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/8/2018 Terminated)Washington
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Contact information
Main Address
1925 Palomar Oaks Way #107, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 431-3040
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8
SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 482 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 453,000,000 |
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