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Cynthia Schafer

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 1039955
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Professional summary


Cynthia Schafer, who also goes by Cynthia L Doerr, Cynthia L Schafer, is a registered financial professional currently at B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Chicago, Illinois.

Cynthia is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Cynthia has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Cynthia L Doerr | Cynthia L Schafer

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 22, 2022 - Present

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 200 South Wacker Drive Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 2543
Chicago, IL
Past

January 28, 2013 - July 22, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 4, 2010 - January 16, 2013

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 205
SKOKIE, IL
Past

January 4, 2010 - January 16, 2013

SANCTUARY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 205
SKOKIE, IL
Past

October 5, 2009 - January 5, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

October 5, 2009 - January 5, 2010

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

April 19, 2007 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

March 19, 2002 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
NORTHBROOK, IL
Past

January 6, 1996 - March 1, 2002

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

January 1, 1995 - December 21, 1995

COMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17079
DETROIT, MI
Past

March 28, 1994 - December 31, 1995

FIMCO SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30343
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
Past

March 10, 1994 - January 1, 1995

COMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31794
Past

July 13, 1993 - February 23, 1994

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

February 28, 1992 - July 16, 1993

FIRST COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26969
ROSEMONT, IL
Past

August 29, 1991 - February 4, 1992

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

October 1, 1990 - February 21, 1991

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA
Past

April 16, 1982 - September 21, 1988

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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

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Alabama
(7/22/2022)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
(7/22/2022)
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Wyoming
(7/22/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/15/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
B RILEY WEALTH | WUNTRADE | WUNDERLICH SECURITIES, INC. | WUNDERLICH SECURITIES | WUNDERLICH | FUNDAMENTAL CAPITAL MARKETS | FUNDAMENTAL BROKERS INTER-DEALER | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL SERVICES WEALTH MANAGEMENT (FFS) | DOMINICK & DOMINICK | CAPITAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA | B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B. RILEY WEALTH | B RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | B RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 2543 / SEC#: 801-67275, 8-31206

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
40 South Main Suite 1800, Memphis, TN 38103
Mailing Address
40 South Main Suite 1600, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number
(901) 251-1330
Established
Tennessee since 01/10/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
250

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BRWM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 03/2022 (3/31/2022)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, INC.DIRECT OWNER
BONNEMA, STEPHEN JOSEPHCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER2229865
MULLEN, MICHAEL ANTHONYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1428116
ORTEGA, DANIELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3095215
SWAIN, MARY ANN NELLCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6484916
ZANONE, PHILIP RICHARD JRCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2135221

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,621
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,118,839,755

Disclosures


Regulatory Event18
Arbitration4
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/28/2022
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Company Information


B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2543Chicago, IL 60606

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