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Marie C. Gooch

MARGO FINANCIAL
TUCSON, AZ 85718
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CRD#: 7287694
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Professional summary


Marie Celeste Gooch is a registered financial advisor currently at MARGO FINANCIAL located in Tucson, Arizona and FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Tucson, Arizona.

Marie is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Marie has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65 and SIE exams.

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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.
Mrs. Marie Celeste Gooch is the Founder and Chief Compliance Officer (COO) of Registered Investment Advisor MarGo Financial, L.L.C. Her primary business activity is to provide financial planning services to her clients and others. Presently, she uses Gradient Advisors, L.L.C. and Fortress Financial Solutions, L.L.C. as third-party money managers. This is an investment related business. Mrs. Gooch is currently a licensed insurance agent; however, she does not sell insurance products, and will not affiliate with an insurance company. Mrs. Gooch has worked with this company since August 24, 2021 to present. Mrs. Gooch spends 120 hours per month and 100 hours per month during trading hours on this enterprise. The business' address is 4640 East Sunrise Drive, Suite 211, Tucson, Arizona, 85718. Mrs. Gooch obtained the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation in 2024.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 21, 2022 - Present

MARGO FINANCIAL

Office #1: 4640 E. Sunrise Dr. Suite 211, Tucson, AZ 85718
RIA
CRD#: 323290
TUCSON, AZ
Current

February 28, 2025 - Present

FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 4640 East Sunrise Drive Suite 211, Tucson, AZ 85718
RIA
CRD#: 143969
Tucson, AZ
Past

January 10, 2024 - December 31, 2024

FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143969
TUCSON, AZ
Past

December 22, 2021 - October 12, 2022

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
Tucson, AZ
Past

October 7, 2020 - December 17, 2021

PGH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156415
TUCSON, AZ

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FF
FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | FORTRESS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | FORTRESS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | FORTRESS INSURANCE BROKERAGE

CRD#: 143969 / SEC#: 801-131567

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2025 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2024 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Arizona
(10/21/2022)
IAR
California
(2/8/2023)
IAR
Texas
(1/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/22/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/10/2020
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm


FF
FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | FORTRESS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC | FORTRESS INVESTMENT ADVISORS | FORTRESS INSURANCE BROKERAGE

CRD#: 143969 / SEC#: 801-131567

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2024 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2024 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2025 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2024 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/6/2024 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4640 East Sunrise Drive Suite 211, Tucson, AZ 85718
Mailing Address
Phone number
(520) 751-8600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A FORTRESS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC 11.05.2025 (11/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts695
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 130,161,738

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Company Information


FORTRESS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 143969Tucson, AZ 85718

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