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Gary Barnes Thomas

Gary B. Thomas

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CRD#: 832530
Gary Barnes Thomas

Professional summary

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Gary Barnes Thomas was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1977. Gary had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 5, PC and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
(1)Name of Business: Birmingham Investment Group Address: 2 20th St N Ste 1400, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Non Owner Position/Title: Other Investment Related: No Start Date: 05/14/2009 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 81+ Description of duties: Financial Advisor\n\nNone (2)Name of Business: Thomas Financial LLC Address: Two North Twentieth St, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Owner Position/Title: Independent Contractor Investment Related: No Start Date: 05/15/2009 Hours per month devoted to this business: 0-1 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: This is a Conduit To protect me from others in the Office Mistakes

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

June 4, 2009 - December 31, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 13, 2009 - December 31, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

April 10, 1997 - June 4, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 15, 1995 - June 4, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

January 26, 1977 - May 17, 1995

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
MARY ELIZABETH HAAS | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/25/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 3/4/1982
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 8/31/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/15/1977
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
MARY ELIZABETH HAAS | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2008 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
880 Carillon Parkway, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
Mailing Address
Phone number
(727) 567-3020
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6,727

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC. WRAP BROCHURE (6/30/2025)
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC. FIRM BROCHURE (6/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,030,208
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 344,868,106,925

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/12/2025
Cover Page
Report
08/21/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

Financial AdvisorCRD#: 149018

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