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Richard Craig Gray II

Advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC — Dacula, GA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

20 years

Location

Dacula, GA

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Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

303

Across 167 offices

Clients per advisor

139 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$386,491 Typical

HNW client ratio

37% High

About

Richard Gray II is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has held positions at LPL Financial, LLC, Hamilton Investment Counsel, LLC, and Suntrust Advisory Services. Gray is also involved in a separate fiduciary advisory services business. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies supported by various analytical techniques and technology platforms.

Client services

Based on Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses

Occupation focus

Based on Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees typically range from $0 to $15,000; Wealth coaching fixed fees range from $250 to $10,000 per quarter; Retirement Plan Consulting Services may include one-time flat rate fees for project specific work

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.00% annually (maximum) $0+: typical maximum of 1% annually for Retirement Plan Consulting Services fees based on percentage of plan assets

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Subscriptions

Wealth.com Estate Planning fees charged monthly or quarterly, negotiable; Wealth coaching charged quarterly in advance, fixed fee

Location

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Dacula, GA

Dacula GA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Georgia · Texas

Work history

20 years of industry experience

LPL Financial, LLC

2016 - Present • 10 years

Dacula, GA

Hamilton Investment Counsel, LLC

2016 - 2022 • 6 years

Dacula, GA

Suntrust Advisory Services

2016 - 2016 • 1 year

Atlanta, GA

Suntrust Investment Services, Inc

2012 - 2016 • 4 years

Atlanta, GA

Wells Fargo Clearing

2009 - 2012 • 3 years

GA

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Business activities & affiliations

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Matthew G

Series 63, Series 65

Buford, GA

Stirlingshire Investments

Matthew Greene is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Allstate Insurance Co., Ameriprise Financial Services, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is also the owner of Greene Financial Services LLC, which focuses on life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Stirlingshire Investments serves individuals, trusts, and other entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and IRA rollover advice, offering a wide range of investment options tailored to client profiles. The firm employs multiple analytical methods to construct and manage portfolios and operates with a broker-dealer affiliation that requires clients to use designated custodial services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Annuities
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James S

Series 65

Duluth, GA

Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC

James Stanhouse is the sole advisor at Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC in Duluth, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Since 2009, he has been preparing to start Oakworth, a separate business activity. Stanhouse Financial Planning and Management, LLC provides fee-only financial planning, investment advisory, and asset management services to individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient investment options.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Fredrick S

CFP®, CPA

Duluth, GA

LifeWater Wealth Management

Research indicates money is one of the top issues that couples argue about and over 60% of adults identify as a significant source of stress. At Lifewater, I share financial know-how and create personalized plans to help people avoid financial mistakes and stress so they can achieve financial freedom and live with security and peace of mind. Since 2000, I have worked with families and individuals regarding personal finances and investment matters. I am a licensed CPA in the states of Georgia and Alabama and FINRA Series 65 licensed. My experience includes over 15 years in corporate financial planning, budgeting, analysis and management, and 3 years with the public accounting firm Deloitte. Proudest Accomplishments: - Marrying my lovely wife, Laurie, 23 years ago - Being a fun and loving father to my sons - Giving to global missions and ministries that are impacting the world with love and resources for people who need them most - Launching my second financial planning firm, LIFEWATER Wealth Management Interests: - All things Family - College Football – Superfan - All things Personal Finance - Movies & Local Foodie - Travel - Jazz Music Skills: - Listening - Creating Simplicity & Clarity - Finance & Analysis - Strategy & Planning - Producing Results - Problem Solving Read Fredrick's blog here: https://getlifewater.com/blog

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Executive Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals Female Executives Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Robert F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Lilburn, GA

Fordham Financial Services, Inc.

Robert Fordham is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in financial advising and is the principal of Fordham Financial Services, Inc., an independent firm he has led since 1999. He is also a practicing CPA, providing accounting and tax services alongside his advisory work. Fordham Financial Services, Inc. manages approximately $24.8 million for around 41 clients, primarily individual and high-net-worth investors and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and project-based tax and small-business consulting, utilizing a long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis.

General tax planning General estate planning guidance Wealth management
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Hieu N

Series 63, Series 65

Buford, GA

LegacITree Wealth Management, LLC

Hieu Nguyen is a financial advisor at LegacITree Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at WeathTree Capital Management, LLC since 2020 and Pruco Securities LLC since 2015. LegacITree Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, utilizing proprietary models and third-party research, and offers strategies ranging from long-term holdings to active trading techniques with ongoing supervision and periodic rebalancing.

Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management
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James D

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Duluth, GA

Legacy Partner Group

James Dowdy is a financial advisor with Legacy Partner Group in Duluth, GA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, and Cetera. Legacy Partner Group is an investment manager offering fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and custom investment services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using fundamental and cyclical analysis across a broad range of securities.

Wealth management Active portfolio management
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