Stewart H. Welch
THE WELCH GROUP
Birmingham, AL 35213
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CRD#: 808380
Professional summary
Stewart Henry Welch III, CFP®, who also goes by Stewart Henry Welch, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE WELCH GROUP, LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama.
Stewart is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1975. Stewart has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 1 exams.
Biography
Stewart H. Welch, III, founded his company in 1984. The Welch Group specializes in providing fee-only Wealth Management services to affluent, healthcare professionals, business owners, and retirees throughout the United States. The firm was created on the foundational principle of fiduciary responsibility in all interactions with our clients.
Mr. Welch’s leisure time is spent playing tennis, reading, and spending time with his wife, Kathie. He is also the inventor of the UpRyder (patent: 00421.003-PA-USD), an evolutionary bicycle scheduled for production in 2019.
Education
• Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Accreditations
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner
• Accredited Estate Planner
Professional Affiliations
• Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc, Past Member of the Board of Directors
• Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Institutional Advisory Board
• Birmingham Estate Planning Council, Past President
Community Involvement
• In addition to supporting both local and national charitable organizations, Mr. Welch has served as Mayor for the City of Mountain Brook since November 2016.
Publications
Mr. Welch has authored (or co-authored) numerous books including:
• “J.K. Lasser’s New Rules for Estate, Retirement and Tax Planning” (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., NY, NY)
• “50 Rules of Success” (to be published in 2019)
• “THINK Like a Self-Made Millionaire” (Morgan James Publishing, NY, NY)
• “100 Tips for Creating a Champagne Retirement on a Shoestring Budget”
• “The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Getting Rich” (Alpha Books, NY, NY)
• “J.K. Lasser’s Estate Planning for Baby Boomers and Retirees” (Macmillan, USA)
• “10 Minute Guide to Personal Finances for Newlyweds” (Macmillan/Spectrum)
In addition, Mr. Welch has appeared as a financial columnist:
• AL.com, Alabama’s largest digital news media
• The Birmingham News (2006-2016)
• The Birmingham Post Herald (1999-2005)
His opinions and comments have been sought out by national print media including Fortune, Money Magazine, Kiplinger, Wall Street Journal and New York Times and he has appeared as a financial expert on CNN, CNBC, and Fox News. Locally, Mr. Welch has appeared as the financial expert for WBRC Fox 6’s weekly Money Tuesday for over 15 years.
Question & Answer
What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Education Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Stewart Henry Welch
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®
Start date: 1983
Experience
Current
June 28, 1991 - Present
THE WELCH GROUP, LLC
Office #1: 3940 Montclair Rd Fifth Floor, Birmingham, AL 35213RIA
CRD#: 111273
Birmingham, AL
Past
March 1, 2006 - March 15, 2018
WELCH INVESTMENTS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 111270
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past
August 25, 1987 - December 31, 1989
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
Past
June 2, 1975 - September 3, 1987
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 173
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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THE WELCH GROUP, LLC
THE WELCH GROUP, LLC | WELCH GROUP LLC
CRD#: 111273 / SEC#: 801-56254
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/2/1999 Approved)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
Alabama(6/28/1991)
IAR
Texas(11/11/2010)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/19/1975
Registered Representative ExaminationCurrent Firm
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THE WELCH GROUP, LLC
THE WELCH GROUP, LLC | WELCH GROUP LLC
CRD#: 111273 / SEC#: 801-56254
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3940 Montclair Rd Fifth Floor, Birmingham, AL 35213
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 879-5001
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25
SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 4,185 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,212,010,865 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2024 | ||
| 01/19/2024 | ||
| 12/28/2022 |
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