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Gary D. Russell

RUSSELL WEALTH ADVISORS
Boone, IA 50036
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CRD#: 1027160
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Professional summary


Gary Dean Russell, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at RUSSELL WEALTH ADVISORS located in Boone, Iowa and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Boone, Iowa.

Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Gary has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. 7/11/2011: Russell Wealth Management - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business). 2. 6/8/2016: No Business Name - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 11/28/2001 - 10 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - FIXED LIFE, FIXED ANNUITY, DISABILITY AND LONG TERM CARE. 3. 12/15/2017 - Russell Wealth Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor - Start Date 11/15/17 - 120 Hours Per Month/120 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through Russell Wealth Advisor, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity on 12/15/2017. I expect to spend approximately 120 hours/month on this activity. Please see the advisory firms Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 4. 4/12/2018 - Russell Wealth Advisors - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 04/11/2018 - 120 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
ChFC®

Experience


Current

December 15, 2017 - Present

RUSSELL WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 611 Story Street, Boone, IA 50036
RIA
CRD#: 290403
Boone, IA
Current

December 18, 1996 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 611 Story St., Boone, IA 50036
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Boone, IA
Past

January 1, 1999 - May 9, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

October 3, 1996 - December 3, 1996

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

January 5, 1995 - October 9, 1996

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

January 3, 1994 - December 31, 1994

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
Past

March 23, 1990 - November 1, 1991

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 6, 1985 - March 23, 1990

B.C. CHRISTOPHER SECURITIES CO.

BD
CRD#: 60
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

October 19, 1982 - September 1, 1988

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
Past

October 19, 1982 - September 1, 1988

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(8/11/2020)
RR
Arizona
(8/21/2017)
RR
California
(5/3/2022)
RR
Colorado
(7/29/2015)
RR
Florida
(1/21/2022)
RR
Iowa
(12/18/1996)
IAR
Iowa
(12/15/2017)
RR
Kansas
(8/5/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/23/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(8/16/2012)
RR
Missouri
(4/19/2006)
RR
Nebraska
(2/6/2006)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/16/2012)
RR
South Dakota
(7/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/6/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RW
RUSSELL WEALTH ADVISORS
RUSSELL WEALTH ADVISORS | RUSSELL WEALTH ADVISORS INC.

CRD#: 290403 / SEC#:

Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/15/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
611 Story Street, Boone, IA 50036
Mailing Address
Po Box 634, Boone, IA 50036
Phone number
(515) 432-7000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts207
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 90,958,830

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Company Information


RUSSELL WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 290403Boone, IA 50036

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