Financial planning services offered through Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc.(AFAS), a Registered Investment Adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. AFAS is a Virginia Corporation whose principal office is located in Reston, VA. AFAS is affiliated with Acorn Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary Virginia Corporation. Our ADV Part 2A&2B is a required filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This annual filing is a disclosure document for clients or potential clients of AFAS and includes information such as services provided, investment style, fees levied, and key officers of our firm. To request a free copy, please call our office at (703) 293-3100.
Some Representatives of Acorn Financial Services, Inc., are also registered in their individual capacity to offer securities throughout the United States through independent broker-dealers, members FINRA/SIPC. Such individuals may only transact business in a particular state if they hold appropriate licensure or registrations, or by otherwise satisfying the requirements of that state, or if they are exempted from such requirements. Any follow up, or individualized response to consumers in a particular state that involves the offering of investment advice, securities, and/or insurance, for compensation, shall not be made without first complying with the regulations applying to the jurisdiction and type of activity/service involved. As circumstances and opportunities warrant, such individuals may apply for registration and/or licensure in additional states, however they may not conduct any business is such states prior to receipt of necessary regulatory approvals are required.
Acorn Representative Margaret Swinney holds securities registrations through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA), a Broker-Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC.
Acorn Representatives Jon Browning, Ryan Forbrich, Nathan Gertler, Wayne Pampaloni, Don Unger and Shannon Ware hold securities registrations through Great Point Capital, LLC (GPC), a Broker-Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC/IEX
AFAS and AFS are not affiliated with either SFA or GPC.
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The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. SEC Number: 801-66477, CRD Number: 116763
Great Point Capital LLC SEC Number: 8-53402 , CRD Number: 114203
AFAS does not hold or maintain funds or securities. Clearing services are provided by Charles Schwab & Co., Pershing Securities, LLC, State Street, Fidelity Investments, First Clearing, or Curian Capital, LLC. The clearing services will execute, settle, and clear general securities transactions for AFAS.
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