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Tad Alan Herrington

Investment Adviser Representative at PDS Planning Inc

Dublin, OHCRD #5640586Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
11 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Tad Alan Herrington is an investment adviser representative with PDS Planning Inc in Dublin, OH, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2015 and have been registered with 6 firms, including Graver Capital Management, LLC and SWS Partners, LLC. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Ohio.

Office

475 Metro Place S., Suite 460
Dublin, OH 43017

Advisors at this office: 10

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Ohio

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 6/20/2014
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 4/15/2016
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/28/2014

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

PDS Planning IncCurrent
10/10/2025 – Dublin, OH
Graver Capital Management, LLC
6/16/2025 – 7/25/2025Columbus, OH
SWS Partners, LLC
7/10/2023 – 5/15/2025Columbus, OH
Clark Asset Management, LLC
6/2/2021 – 9/8/2022Powell, OH
JOHN E. Sestina AND Company
6/29/2016 – 6/1/2021Columbus, OH
UBS Financial Services Inc.
5/16/2014 – 4/15/2016Columbus, OH

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. MTBW, LLC / JOHN E. Sestina AND Company
    Jun 2016 – Jun 2021Columbus, OH
  2. Clark Asset Management, LLC
    Jun 2021 – Sep 2022Powell, OH
  3. SWS Partners, LLC
    Jan 2023 – May 2025Columbus, OH
  4. Graver Capital Management, LLC
    May 2025 – Jul 2025Columbus, OH
  5. Wealth Launch, LLC
    Nov 2021 – no end date reportedPowell, OH

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About PDS Planning Inc

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Fixed fee

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

Comprehensive financial planning including tax strategy, investment management, charitable giving planning, retirement planning, estate and inheritance planning, and insurance guidance.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Flat FeeFee-onlyFiduciaryFinancial PlanningTax StrategyInvestment ManagementRetirement PlanningEstate PlanningCharitable GivingInsurance Guidance

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCharitable Organizations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
11
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
1
Main office:
Dublin, OH
SEC file number:
801-33041

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of March 19, 2026

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Other advisors at PDS Planning Inc

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