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Scott Griffin

Advisor at Griffin Financial Services

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Location

Rotterdam Junction, NY

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

33 years

About

Scott Griffin is the principal of Griffin Financial Services, an independent advisory firm based in Rotterdam Junction, NY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Griffin has been with Griffin Financial Services since 1996 and has also worked at APW Capital, Inc. since 2005. Griffin Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, managing approximately $7.25 million in discretionary assets. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party research, offering portfolio management across a variety of securities with regular account reviews.

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Financial planning Portfolio management

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Passive / index investing

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Account minimum: $50,000

Location

Rotterdam Junction, NY

Most active in

New York

Work history

APW Capital, Inc.

2005 - Present (21 years)

Griffin Financial Services

1996 - Present (30 years)

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