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Lyle Hardgrove

Investment adviser representative at CFM Advisors in Forest Hill, MD

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Lyle Hardgrove is an investment adviser representative at CFM Advisors Inc, an investment adviser managing $203M, and works from its Forest Hill, MD office. Lyle Hardgrove has been registered through CFM Advisors since 26 May 2022, has 11 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 6, Series 63 and Series 65.

11
Years in industry
4
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

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.

  1. – present · 4 years
    Forest Hill, MD · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111581

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Lyle Hardgrove is registered as an investment adviser representative in Maryland, since May 2022.

  • MarylandSince 26 May 2022

Examinations

Series 6511 March 2022
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6317 August 2011
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 611 July 2011
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

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

Common questions

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Lyle Hardgrove a financial advisor?

Yes. Lyle Hardgrove has a current investment-adviser registration in Maryland, through CFM Advisors since May 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Lyle Hardgrove based?

Lyle Hardgrove’s registered office is in Forest Hill, MD.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Lyle Hardgrove registered with FINRA?

No. Lyle Hardgrove has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

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.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at CFM Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5932833, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of CFM Advisors Inc, filed 24 March 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. CFM Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.