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Andrew Hoffarth

Partner at Financial Alternatives in Franklin, TN

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Andrew Hoffarth is Partner of Financial Alternatives, Inc., an investment adviser managing $615M, and works from its Franklin, TN office. Andrew Hoffarth has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Financial Alternatives since 23 July 2021, has 14 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

14
Years in industry
5
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Andrew Hoffarth has been Partner of Financial Alternatives since January 2023, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 5% and 10% of the firm.

Financial Alternatives, Inc. is a La Jolla, CA firm with $615M under management, 271 clients and 7 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Andrew Hoffarth’s longest registration is the current one, 5 years at Financial Alternatives since 2021. Before joining Financial Alternatives in 2021, Andrew Hoffarth was registered through Essential Planners and Securities America Advisors, Inc.

  1. – present · 5 years
    Franklin, TN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108245
  2. Essential Planners
    – · 4 years
    St. Louis, MO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 271037
  3. Securities America Advisors, Inc.
    – · 4 years
    Pittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 110518

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Andrew Hoffarth is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from July 2021; the most recent is Texas, in June 2024.

  • CaliforniaSince 23 July 2021
  • TexasSince 28 June 2024

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 664 May 2012
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 726 March 2012
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Andrew Raymond Hoffarth
CRD
5816151
Firm
Financial Alternatives · CRD 108245
Role
Partner
Office
Franklin, TN
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
March 2012
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Andrew Hoffarth work?

Andrew Hoffarth has been Partner of Financial Alternatives, Inc. since January 2023.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 13 March 2026

Is Andrew Hoffarth a financial advisor?

Yes. Andrew Hoffarth has a current investment-adviser registration in California and Texas, through Financial Alternatives since July 2021.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Andrew Hoffarth have?

Andrew Hoffarth has 14 years in the financial industry, since March 2012, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Andrew Hoffarth passed?

Andrew Hoffarth has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in March 2012. FINRA credited Andrew Hoffarth with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Andrew Hoffarth work before Financial Alternatives?

Before Financial Alternatives, Andrew Hoffarth was registered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., January 2013 to February 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Andrew Hoffarth based?

Andrew Hoffarth’s registered office is in Franklin, TN.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Andrew Hoffarth registered with FINRA?

No. Andrew Hoffarth has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Andrew Hoffarth’s record?

Search CRD 5816151 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Andrew Hoffarth’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Financial Alternatives

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5816151, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Financial Alternatives, Inc., filed 13 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.