John C. Bandstra

GRP RETIREMENT PLANNING

WESTBROOK, ME 04092

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CRD#: 7654950

Professional summary

John Cameron Bandstra, who also goes by Cam Bandstra, is a registered financial advisor currently at GRP RETIREMENT PLANNING located in Westbrook, Maine.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. John has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 79TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Cam Bandstra

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 27, 2026 - Present

GRP RETIREMENT PLANNING

Office #1: 290 Bridgton Road, Westbrook, ME 04092

RIA

CRD#: 333183

WESTBROOK, ME

Past

June 27, 2025 - November 14, 2025

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8733

BANGOR, ME

Past

May 30, 2025 - November 14, 2025

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

CRD#: 8733

BANGOR, ME

Past

March 10, 2023 - February 25, 2025

LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL LLC

CRD#: 42045

Atlanta, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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GRP RETIREMENT PLANNING

GOSLINE RETIREMENT PLANNING, INC. | GRP RETIREMENT PLANNING | GRP FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 333183 / SEC#: 801-131281

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/10/2024 Approved)

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

Maine
(1/27/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 6/25/2025

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/18/2023

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 6/6/2025

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 79TO

Date: 3/10/2023

Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 2/8/2023

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

GRP RETIREMENT PLANNING

GOSLINE RETIREMENT PLANNING, INC. | GRP RETIREMENT PLANNING | GRP FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 333183 / SEC#: 801-131281

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/10/2024 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

633 Maine Avenue, Farmingdale, ME 04344

Mailing Address

Phone number

(207) 622-4494

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GRP ADV PART 2A (1/26/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,972
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 155,261,578

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John C. Bandstra

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

LINCOLN INTERNATIONAL LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GRP RETIREMENT PLANNING

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 6/25/2025

Series 63

Date: 2/18/2023

Series 7TO

Date: 6/6/2025

Series 79TO

Date: 3/10/2023

SIE

Date: 2/8/2023

Current Firm

GRP RETIREMENT PLANNING

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

GRP RETIREMENT PLANNING

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