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ChFC
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ChFC

Robert Gardner

34 Years of Experience
Charlotte, NC
3 DisclosuresSells Insurance

Robert Gardner is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Ip Financial Advisory Services LLC, based in Charlotte, NC, with 34 years of industry experience. Robert operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 4 more. Their firm serves 2,041 clients with $460M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
130 advisors
Number of Clients
2,041 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$223K average
Assets Under Management
$456.1M

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

IP Financial Advisory Services offers managed account programs where clients pay a fee for portfolio management. Representatives customize investment portfolios based on the client's risk tolerance and investment objectives, monitoring performance and rebalancing as needed. The firm has full discretion over client accounts, but clients can set restrictions. The minimum initial investment is negotiable.

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Location

5950 Fairview Road, Suite 140, Charlotte, NC, 28210

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Regulatory
August 2022
Final
Customer Dispute
October 2018
Settled
Criminal
February 1976
Final Disposition
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Robert is an owner and investment advisor representative at WSG Partners, LLC, providing financial planning, advisory, and insurance services. This activity takes nearly full-time hours.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Ip Financial Advisory Services LLC
January 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Gradient Advisors, LLC
April 2025 - January 2026 · 9 mos
Ip Financial Advisory Services LLC
March 2023 - June 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Wsg Advisors, LLC
October 2008 - February 2023 · 14 yrs 4 mos
Envision Investment Advisors, LLC
June 2008 - October 2008 · 4 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
February 2007 - June 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
February 2007 - June 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos
Ssn Advisory, INC.
September 2004 - February 2007 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Securities Service Network, INC.Broker
September 2004 - February 2007 · 2 yrs 5 mos
United Planners' Financial Services of America a Limited Partner
October 2002 - September 2004 · 1 yr 11 mos
United Planners' Financial Services of America a Limited PartnerBroker
September 2002 - September 2004 · 2 yrs
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
June 2000 - September 2002 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Sunset Financial Services, INC.Broker
September 1997 - June 2000 · 2 yrs 9 mos
1717 Capital Management CompanyBroker
May 1994 - September 1997 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Banner Financial Services GroupBroker
February 1993 - May 1994 · 1 yr 3 mos
Chubb Securities CorporationBroker
April 1991 - October 1992 · 1 yr 6 mos
State Registrations2 states
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Exams
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