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David A. Thesing

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CRD#: 1035252
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Professional summary


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David A Thesing, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. David had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

August 1, 2014 - March 23, 2016

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126514
Coon Rapids, MN
Past

August 1, 2014 - March 23, 2016

THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 126514
Coon Rapids, MN
Past

August 19, 2010 - December 31, 2011

PELION INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 138400
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 13, 2010 - August 9, 2012

FIRST LIBERTIES FINANCIAL

BD
CRD#: 14432
TAMPA, FL
Past

January 25, 2005 - September 2, 2008

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 30, 2003 - December 31, 2004

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

April 8, 1982 - July 7, 2003

FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 5309
WEST DES MOINES, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ADAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WELLSPRING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | TOM BECK COMPANY | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIARCE | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | THE RAPPAHANNOCK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STARR CAPITAL | SNYDER FINANCIAL GROUP | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RELIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | RAUSCH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'NEIL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH ADVISORS | NAKAMURA STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | MONEY CONCEPTS, INC. | MAIN ADVISORY | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | KOEHN FINANCIAL GROUP | KNIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | KJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEOWEE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KEIHATSU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEN ADVISOR GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK | KAP FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GROWTHPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | GOLDEN SWORD ALLIANCE | GEORGIA WEALTH PARTNERS | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FRANK REYNOLDS AND COMPANY | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | ENCORE FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DUNN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DERAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP / THE RETIREMENT COACH | DAVIS WEALTH PLANNING | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH SERVICES | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAROLINA WEALTH ADVISORS | CARNEGIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARLYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL INSIGHT GROUP | BOWERS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENNCO ADVISORS

CRD#: 126514 / SEC#: 801-62226, 8-65885

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/8/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.
ADAMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | WELLSPRING ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | TOM BECK COMPANY | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIARCE | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC. | THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE | THE RAPPAHANNOCK WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | THE BAKER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | STARR CAPITAL | SNYDER FINANCIAL GROUP | SHERPA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | RELIANCE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | RAUSCH FINANCIAL SERVICES | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORY | PREHMUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | OAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | O'NEIL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NORTH GEORGIA WEALTH ADVISORS | NAKAMURA STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | MONEY CONCEPTS, INC. | MAIN ADVISORY | LFA PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | KOEHN FINANCIAL GROUP | KNIGHT ASSET MANAGEMENT | KJM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEOWEE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | KEIHATSU WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KEEN ADVISOR GROUP | KEEN & POCOCK | KAP FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | GROWTHPOINT ADVISORS, LLC | GOLDEN SWORD ALLIANCE | GEORGIA WEALTH PARTNERS | GENCREST CAPITAL PARTNERS | FRANK REYNOLDS AND COMPANY | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORY SERVICE, INC. | ENCORE FINANCIAL CONSULTING | DUNN FINANCIAL SERVICES | DERAND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT GROUP / THE RETIREMENT COACH | DAVIS WEALTH PLANNING | CORRIGAN FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE WEALTH SERVICES | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAROLINA WEALTH ADVISORS | CARNEGIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CARLYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL INSIGHT GROUP | BOWERS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENNCO ADVISORS

CRD#: 126514 / SEC#: 801-62226, 8-65885

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Mailing Address
2200 Century Parkway Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30345
Phone number
(678) 954-4000
Established
Georgia since 02/13/2003
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
63

SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 THE STRATEGIC CHOICE PROGRAM WRAP BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SFA HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
COPELAND, JOSEPH KILLINGSWORTHVICE PRESIDENT, INFORMATION SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY6847982
GOLDSMITH, ARTHUR BERTRAMSVP706059
HARRELL, VERONICA RAYASSISTANT VICE-PRESIDENT5898449
JONES, DEADERICK KVICE PRESIDENT, CCO3029947
SCHROLL, DAVIDVICE-PRESIDENT SUPERVISION5055067
SLOVIN, CLIVEDIRECTOR1101301
SULLIVAN, JULIE ANNPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR1112088
TATUM, ANNA ELISECFO7273094

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,394
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 470,940,835

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


THE STRATEGIC FINANCIAL ALLIANCE, INC.

CRD#: 126514

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