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Ross F. Hoffman

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Ventura, CA 93001
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CRD#: 803445
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Professional summary

Ross Floyd Hoffman, AIF®, CFP® is a registered financial professional currently at FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Ventura, California.

Ross is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. Ross has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

April 28, 2016 - Present

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 121 North Fir Street Suite D, Ventura, CA 93001
BD
CRD#: 42150
Ventura, CA
Past

June 15, 2010 - May 10, 2016

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18697
VENTURA, CA
Past

May 28, 2010 - May 10, 2016

GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18697
VENTURA, CA
Past

January 27, 2009 - April 10, 2026

HOFFMAN & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL AND ESTATE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134563
VENTURA, CA
Past

July 31, 2002 - October 19, 2006

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 43285
VENTURA, CA
Past

January 18, 2002 - May 28, 2010

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
VENTURA, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - December 31, 2008

HOFFMAN & ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL AND ESTATE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134563
VENTURA, CA
Past

April 29, 1991 - January 17, 2002

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 1, 1990 - May 7, 1991

GS2 SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14745
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

November 19, 1989 - January 31, 1990

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 23, 1987 - December 31, 1988

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
Past

January 18, 1982 - November 19, 1989

INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6403
Past

June 16, 1978 - January 3, 1983

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

October 27, 1976 - March 22, 1977

FINANCIAL INDUSTRIES SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6592
Past

January 8, 1975 - January 3, 1976

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
Past

January 8, 1975 - January 3, 1976

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
California
(4/28/2016)
RR
Colorado
(6/7/2017)
RR
Texas
(4/28/2016)
RR
Washington
(2/27/2017)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/26/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/27/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 12/30/1974
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/20/1983
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FF
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150 / SEC#: , 8-49727

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
3582 Brodhead Road Suite 202, Monaca, PA 15061
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 238, Monaca, PA 15061
Phone number
(724) 846-2488
Established
Pennsylvania since 10/21/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
DANIELS, BLAKE WILLIAMCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD; SECRETARY;TREASURER;CFO1285106
DANIELS, BRIAN LEEOWNER1213561
BENTLEY, GREGORY JOHNPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER705379
PINTARIC, WILLIAM RICHARD JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
WHITENACK, MITCH LEECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, FINOP, PFO, POO4794021

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Company Information

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42150Ventura, CA 93001

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