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Gary P. Gardner

ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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CRD#: 822768
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Professional summary


Gary Paul Gardner, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC located in Walnut Creek, California.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Gary has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 1 and Series 40 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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LIFE & WEALTH ADVISORS LOCATED AT 825 REDWOOD DRIVE, DANVILLE, CA 94506. THE BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT RELATED. GARY AND BEATRICE ARE THE OWNERS OF LIFE & WEALTH ADVISORS WHICH IS A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM. GARY SPENDS APPROXIMATELY 160 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS BUSINESS, 120 OF WHICH ARE DURING TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 1981

Experience


Current

January 10, 2025 - Present

ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 1399 Ygnacio Valley Blvd. Suite 29, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
RIA
CRD#: 284549
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

May 2, 2005 - March 31, 2025

LIFE&WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 135292
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

May 10, 2002 - November 25, 2024

CHAUNER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10075
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

August 15, 2000 - April 12, 2006

LEGACY WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127758
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

December 16, 1998 - January 11, 2002

UNISON CAPITAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 22519
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Past

January 3, 1992 - December 1, 1998

AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 38
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

April 11, 1984 - December 31, 1991

PATTERSON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10368
LAFAYETTE, CA
Past

August 6, 1980 - March 27, 1984

FINANCIAL PLANNERS EQUITY CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7420
Past

June 8, 1978 - December 5, 1979

AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 38
Past

June 30, 1976 - June 1, 1978

INTERPACIFIC INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4879
Past

May 21, 1976 - July 30, 1976

DAVE FRIES AND ASSOCIATES

BD
CRD#: 1917

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
2:24 WEALTH GROUP | ZAHORANSKI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH STEWARDS | THE CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | TEVEBAUGH & ASSOCIATES | TATE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STRATEGENCE CAPITAL | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOVEREIGN PRIVATE WEALTH | SOVEREIGN FAMILY OFFICE | SOLOMON PRIVATE WEALTH | RIVER OAK FINANCIAL | RESOLUTE CAPITAL GROUP | PWJOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURE CAPITAL SPORTS | PURE CAPITAL ADVISORS | PROVIDENT OAK FINANCIAL | PROVIDENCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PEARSON & ASSOCIATES | ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | LONE OAK FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFE&WEALTH ADVISORS | LEGATUM GROUP | JB STARK FINANCIAL LLC | HARDT FINANCIAL GROUP | HAMPTON SQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRANKLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | ENOUGH WEALTH | ANTHEM ADVISORS | AFFILIATED FINANCIAL PLANNERS | ADVENTURE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 284549 / SEC#: 801-108265

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2016 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
California
(1/10/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/8/1982
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
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 5/17/1976
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 40
Date: 12/16/1976
Registered Principal Examination

Current Firm


OF
ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
2:24 WEALTH GROUP | ZAHORANSKI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WEALTH STEWARDS | THE CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | TEVEBAUGH & ASSOCIATES | TATE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | STRATEGENCE CAPITAL | STONEBRIDGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOVEREIGN PRIVATE WEALTH | SOVEREIGN FAMILY OFFICE | SOLOMON PRIVATE WEALTH | RIVER OAK FINANCIAL | RESOLUTE CAPITAL GROUP | PWJOHNSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PURE CAPITAL SPORTS | PURE CAPITAL ADVISORS | PROVIDENT OAK FINANCIAL | PROVIDENCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PEARSON & ASSOCIATES | ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | LONE OAK FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFE&WEALTH ADVISORS | LEGATUM GROUP | JB STARK FINANCIAL LLC | HARDT FINANCIAL GROUP | HAMPTON SQUARE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FRANKLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | ENOUGH WEALTH | ANTHEM ADVISORS | AFFILIATED FINANCIAL PLANNERS | ADVENTURE FINANCIAL

CRD#: 284549 / SEC#: 801-108265

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
23 Inverness Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242
Mailing Address
Phone number
(205) 313-9142
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
125

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

OAFS ADV PART 2A (9/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,150
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,610,953,335

Red Flags


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Company Information


ONEASCENT FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 284549Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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