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Gregory Francis Crofton

Gregory F. Crofton

ADAP TAX FINANCIAL
Pleasanton, CA 94566
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CRD#: 6915659
Gregory Francis Crofton

Professional summary


Gregory Francis Crofton, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ADAP TAX FINANCIAL, INC. located in Pleasanton, California.

Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Gregory has worked at 1 firm .

Biography


Mr. Crofton is a graduate of the Haas School of Business where he studied finance and accounting. He also holds a Certificate with Honors in Personal Financial Planning from the U.C. Berkeley Extension. He also teaches Personal Financial Planning and Accounting Courses at U.C. Berkeley. After completing his MBA, earned the Enrolled Agent (EA) license from the Internal Revenue Service. He founded Adap Tax Financial with the aim of offering a full-service personal financial planning, investment and tax services. He and his team serve technology professionals with employer stock positions, financial and real property investors and small business owners.  He is a veteran of the Technology industry, so has both personal, first-hand experience with the tax and planning issues associated with employer stock compensation. An experienced options trader, he is also qualified to assist clients with concentrated stock positions. He is an experienced real property owner and investor who can guide your choice of financial vs. real property investments. As a small business owner with and MBA and expertise in tax, personal financial planning & investments, he is well equipped to help individuals and closely help business owners achieve their personal and financial goals.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Small Business Planning
Retirement Income Management
Retirement Planning
Life Transitions
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Business Owners
Corporate Executives
Fixed Fee (Subscription, Retai...
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
100K
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
6/2019 - Current; Part-time instructor at UC Berkeley Extension for Personal Finance, Accounting, and Tax. Spends approximately 2 hours per week on this activity, none during trading hours.

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2017

Experience


Current

May 8, 2018 - Present

ADAP TAX FINANCIAL, INC.

Office #1: 4725 First Street Suite 275, Pleasanton, CA 94566
RIA
CRD#: 293211
Pleasanton, CA

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(5/8/2018)

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Current Firm


ADAP TAX FINANCIAL, INC.
ADAP TAX FINANCIAL, INC.
ADAP TAX FINANCIAL, INC. | ADAP TAX, INC.

CRD#: 293211 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4725 First Street Suite 275, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 218-2301
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts138
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 28,284,782

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Company Information


ADAP TAX FINANCIAL, INC.

ADAP TAX FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 293211Pleasanton, CA 94566

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