Acorn Financial Services (AFS) refers to our practice located in Reston, VA. Within AFS, we have two capacities: Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. (AFAS) for financial planning services; and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA) for securities business. When AFS refers to financial planning services, it is directly related to our Registered Investment Advisory affiliation with AFAS. When AFS refers to securities business, it is directly related to our broker-dealer affiliation with SFA. AFAS and SFA are not affiliated with each other.
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 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.
The Representatives of Acorn Financial Services, Inc., are also registered in their individual capacity to offer securities throughout the United States through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., an independent broker-dealer and member 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.
At present, one or more of the individuals who represent Acorn Financial Services, Inc. hold insurance licenses with the states of Colorado, Washington D.C., Florida, Maine, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. At present, one or more individuals who represent Acorn Financial Services, Inc. hold securities registrations through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., with the states of Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Washington D.C., Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
AFAS Main Office Location & Mailing Address:
1875 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 100
Reston, VA 20191
Business Telephone Number:
(703) 293-3100
AFAS Branch Office Location:
Douglas A. Rausch, Investment Advisor Representative
6931 Arlington Rd., Ste. 300
Bethesda, MD 20814
Business Telephone Number:
(301) 913-0080 x126
AFAS Branch Office Location:
Cooke Capital
208 N. Spence Ave
Goldsboro, NC 27534
and
265 Racine Drive, Suite 204
Wilmington, NC 28403
Business Telephone Number:
(910) 769-2564
AFAS Branch Office Location:
Allegiance Financial
374 Maple Ave E, Suite 204
Vienna, VA 22180
Business Telephone Number:
(703) 242-7900
AFAS Branch Office Location:
661 Highland Avenue, Ste 101
Needham, MA 02494
Business Telephone Number:
(781) 799-4121
AFAS Branch Office Location:
9300 West Courthouse Road, Suite 303
Manassas, VA 20110
Business Telephone Number:
(571) 719-3101
AFAS Branch Office Location:
3211 Peoples Drive, Suite 110
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Business Telephone Number:
(540) 442-1199
AFAS Branch Office Location:
1521 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Business Telephone Number:
(571) 351-5595
AFAS Branch Office Location:
95233 Poplar Way
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Business Telephone Number:
(904) 305-4425
AFAS Branch Office Location:
4701 Sangamore Rd, Suite 205-South
Bethesda, MD 20816
Business Telephone Number:
(301) 320-9300
SEC Number: 801-66477, CRD Number: 116763
AFAS does not hold or maintain funds or securities. Clearing services are provided by TD Ameritrade, Pershing Securities, LLC, Charles Schwab & Co., State Street, Fidelity Investments or Curian Capital, LLC. The clearing services will execute, settle, and clear general securities transactions for AFAS.
Securities offered through The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. (SFA), a Broker-Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. AFAS and Acorn Financial Services are unaffiliated to SFA. SFA is a Brokerage Firm; is a registered Corporation in Georgia; regulated by FINRA. SFA specific disclosures.
Main Office Location & Mailing Address:
The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc.
Acorn Financial Services
1875 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 100
Reston, VA 20191
Business Telephone Number:
(703) 293-3100
The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc.
2200 Century Parkway, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30345
Business Telephone Number:
(678) 954-4000
Branch Office Location:
Rausch Financial Services
6931 Arlington Rd., Ste. 300
Bethesda, MD 20814
Business Telephone Number:
(301) 913-0080 x126
Branch Office Location:
Cooke Capital
208 N. Spence Ave
Goldsboro, NC 27534
and
265 Racine Drive, Suite 204
Wilmington, NC 28403
Business Telephone Number:
(910) 769-2564
Branch Office Location:
Allegiance Financial
374 Maple Ave E, Suite 204
Vienna, VA 22180
Business Telephone Number:
(703) 242-7900
Branch Office Location:
661 Highland Avenue, Ste 101
Needham, MA 02494
Business Telephone Number:
(781) 799-4121
Branch Office Location:
3211 Peoples Drive, Suite 110
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Business Telephone Number:
(571) 719-3101
Branch Office Location:
95233 Poplar Way
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Business Telephone Number:
(904) 305-4425
SEC Number: 801-62226, CRD Number: 126514
SFA does not hold or maintain funds or securities. Clearing services are provided by Pershing Securities, LLC. Pershing will execute, settle, and clear general securities transactions for SFA.
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