Lyle Hardgrove has been an investment adviser representative at CFM Advisors since May 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Lyle Hardgrove studied at Strayer University.
CFM Advisors Inc is a Hauppauge, NY firm with $203M under management, 216 clients and 5 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Lyle Hardgrove is an Investment Advisor Representative of CFM Advisors. He specializes in 401(k) consulting and individual wealth management. He works with individuals preparing for retirement and with business owners on their retirement plans.
- CFM Advisors IncCurrent– present · 4 yearsForest Hill, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111581
Investment adviser representative registrations
Lyle Hardgrove is registered as an investment adviser representative in Maryland, since May 2022.
- MarylandSince 26 May 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 11 March 2022 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 17 August 2011 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 11 July 2011 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Lyle Weldon Hardgrove
- CRD
- 5932833
- Firm
- CFM Advisors · CRD 111581
- Office
- Forest Hill, MD
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2015
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- cfmadvisorsinc.com
Where does Lyle Hardgrove work?
Lyle Hardgrove is an investment adviser representative registered through CFM Advisors Inc since May 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Lyle Hardgrove a financial advisor?
Yes. Lyle Hardgrove has a current investment-adviser registration in Maryland, through CFM Advisors since May 2022.
How many years of experience does Lyle Hardgrove have?
Lyle Hardgrove has 11 years in the financial industry, since August 2015, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Lyle Hardgrove passed?
Lyle Hardgrove has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in July 2011. FINRA credited Lyle Hardgrove with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Lyle Hardgrove based?
Lyle Hardgrove’s registered office is in Forest Hill, MD.
Is Lyle Hardgrove registered with FINRA?
No. Lyle Hardgrove has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Lyle Hardgrove’s record?
Search CRD 5932833 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Lyle Hardgrove’s full registration record.

