John David Gardner
Investment Adviser Representative at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC
Professional summary
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John David Gardner is an investment adviser representative with Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC in Fairhope, AL, where they have been registered since 2013. They have worked in the securities industry since 2011 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Cornerstone Investment Management and Consulting,llc and UBS Financial Services Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 3 (commodity futures). They are registered to provide investment advice in Alabama.
Office
Advisors at this office: 9
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Alabama
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Aptus Capital Advisors, LLCApr 2013 – no end date reportedFairhope, AL
Official records & sources
Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Fixed fee
- Firm account minimum
- $50,000 (waivable)
- Estimated blended rate
- 0.0075
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Active ETFs, managed portfolios, custom option overlays, and investment support including custom portfolio design, reviews, and content
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$5B–$25B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 18
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 6
- Main office:
- Fairhope, AL
- SEC file number:
- 801-107723
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Form ADV data as of September 24, 2026
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