Jacob M. Gardner

DEFINING WEALTH

Franklin, TN

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CRD#: 6714759

Professional summary

Jacob Matthew Gardner, CFP®, who also goes by Jacob M. Gardner, Jacob Gardner, Jake Gardner, is a registered financial advisor currently at DEFINING WEALTH located in Franklin, Tennessee.

Jacob is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Jacob has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Jacob M. Gardner | Jacob Gardner | Jake Gardner

Other business activities

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(1) 2024-Present: Defining Wealth Insurance LLC/Insurance Related/Franklin, TN/Insurance Agency/Co-Founder & Managing Member/Insurance sales & service via unaffiliated issuers/Involves up to 10% time each month, including during traditional business hours// (2) 2023-Present: Defining Wealth Risk Management LLC/Insurance Related/Franklin, TN/Insurance Agency/Co-Founder, Agent, & Managing Member/Insurance sales & service via unaffiliated issuers/Involves up to 10% time each month, including during traditional business hours//

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2022

Experience

Current

November 30, 2023 - Present

DEFINING WEALTH

RIA

CRD#: 328930

Franklin, TN

Past

March 13, 2023 - October 5, 2023

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 46947

Franklin, TN

Past

February 5, 2019 - March 27, 2023

TFO WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA

CRD#: 124407

MAUMEE, OH

Past

November 7, 2016 - July 25, 2017

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 40178

FRANKLIN, TN

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Michigan
(12/12/2024)

IAR

Ohio
(11/27/2024)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(7/25/2025)

IAR

Tennessee
(11/30/2023)

IAR

Texas
(5/23/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/25/2019

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/21/2016

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 7/25/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 11/7/2016

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

DEFINING WEALTH

DEFINING WEALTH | REDWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOCUSED FOUNDERS WEALTH PLANNING | DEFINING WEALTH PARTNERS LLC | DEFINING WEALTH PARTNERS

CRD#: 328930 / SEC#:

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2024 Approved)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/27/2024 Approved)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2025 Approved)

Tennessee

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2023 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2024 Conditional Restricted)

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Contact information

Main Address

Franklin, TN

Mailing Address

Phone number

(615) 241-0835

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	161
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 8,214,135

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Jacob M. Gardner

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Jacob Matthew Gardner's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

DEFINING WEALTH

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

TFO WEALTH PARTNERS

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/25/2019

Series 63

Date: 11/21/2016

SIE

Date: 7/25/2017

Series 6

Date: 11/7/2016

Current Firm

DEFINING WEALTH

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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