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Jeffrey Ross

Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer at The Planner's Edge in Mercer Island, WA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Jeffrey Ross is Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of The Planner'S Edge LLC, an investment adviser managing $179M, and works from its Mercer Island, WA office. Jeffrey Ross has been registered as an investment adviser representative through The Planner's Edge since 4 August 2011, has 15 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 24.

15
Years in industry
15
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Jeffrey Ross has been Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of The Planner's Edge since January 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Jeffrey Ross studied at Claremont Men's College and the University of Michigan Law School.

The Planner'S Edge LLC is a Mercer Island, WA firm with $179M under management, 213 clients and 3 advisers across 3 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.

Jeffrey Ross is Founder and Advisor of The Planner's Edge, which he established in 1981. He is a Certified Financial Planner and has helped individuals and families make financial and investment decisions for more than forty years.

  1. – present · 15 years
    Mercer Island, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 114616

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by The Planner's Edge

  • CFP

Investment adviser representative registrations

Jeffrey Ross is registered as an investment adviser representative in Washington, since August 2011.

  • WashingtonSince 4 August 2011

Examinations

Series 2426 March 1985
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 6317 January 1985
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 720 June 1981
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Jeffrey David Ross
CRD
735840
Firm
The Planner's Edge · CRD 114616
Role
Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer
Office
2737 - 78TH AVE SE, #103, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
August 2011
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Jeffrey Ross work?

Jeffrey Ross has been Managing Member and Chief Compliance Officer of The Planner'S Edge LLC since January 2018, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 25 February 2026

Is Jeffrey Ross a financial advisor?

Yes. Jeffrey Ross has a current investment-adviser registration in Washington, through The Planner's Edge since August 2011.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Jeffrey Ross have?

Jeffrey Ross has 15 years in the financial industry, since August 2011, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Jeffrey Ross passed?

Jeffrey Ross has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in June 1981.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Jeffrey Ross based?

Jeffrey Ross’ registered office is in Mercer Island, WA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jeffrey Ross registered with FINRA?

No. Jeffrey Ross has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Jeffrey Ross a CFP?

The Planner's Edge lists Jeffrey Ross with the CFP credential (“CFP”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Jeffrey Ross, J.D., CFP biography, theplannersedge.com

How can I verify Jeffrey Ross’ record?

Search CRD 735840 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Jeffrey Ross’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at The Planner's Edge

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 735840, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of The Planner'S Edge LLC, filed 25 February 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. The Planner's Edge team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.