Antonio A. Ristaino

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Hunt Valley, MD 21031

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CRD#: 1095283

Professional summary

Antonio Alphonso Ristaino, CFP®, who also goes by Tony Ristaino, is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Antonio is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Antonio has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Tony Ristaino

Other business activities

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1.) RISTAINO MARKETING - OWNER - MARKETING COMPANY - HUNT VALLEY, MD - SINCE 03/2013 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) 21ST CENTURY FINANCIAL SERVICES,LP - OWNER - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - HUNT VALLEY, MD - SINCE 10/1997 - INVESTMENT RELATED 3.) A A RISTAINO - OWNER - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - HUNT VALLEY, MD - SINCE 03/1981 - INVESTMENT RELATED 4.) FEDERAL TRAINING CORPORATION - INSTRUCTOR/OWNER - TEACHING AND COACHING - HUNT VALLEY, MD - SINCE 04/2019 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1990

Experience

Current

May 16, 2005 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 11350 Mccormick Rd Suite 907, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

RIA

CRD#: 20804

Hunt Valley, MD

Current

May 6, 2005 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 11350 Mccormick Rd Suite 907, Hunt Valley, MD 21031

RIA

CRD#: 20804

Hunt Valley, MD

Past

July 14, 1994 - May 20, 2005

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 10205

LAVISTA, NE

Past

January 1, 1992 - July 8, 1994

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

EL SEGUNDO, CA

Past

November 28, 1990 - May 13, 2005

FINANCIAL PLANNING & MANAGEMENT CENTER, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 118756

TOWSON, MD

Past

October 31, 1986 - November 24, 1986

ABACUS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 11271

Past

October 16, 1986 - January 1, 1992

CHRIS SECURITIES INC.

CRD#: 4453

Past

March 22, 1984 - October 29, 1986

CARDELL & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7700

Past

August 15, 1983 - March 13, 1984

OSAIC FS, INC.

CRD#: 3870

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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.

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

Alabama
(5/4/2010)

California
(8/13/2014)

Delaware
(5/23/2005)

District of Columbia
(5/6/2005)

Florida
(10/26/2006)

Georgia
(7/15/2005)

Illinois
(7/16/2025)

Indiana
(9/5/2025)

Kansas
(10/17/2023)

Maryland
(5/6/2005)

IAR

Maryland
(5/16/2005)

Michigan
(6/10/2025)

Missouri
(8/25/2005)

New Jersey
(3/10/2025)

New York
(7/18/2005)

North Carolina
(5/6/2005)

Ohio
(10/1/2025)

Oklahoma
(5/6/2005)

Pennsylvania
(5/6/2005)

Rhode Island
(7/10/2025)

South Carolina
(3/15/2024)

South Dakota
(8/4/2025)

Tennessee
(11/16/2020)

Texas
(3/15/2024)

Virginia
(5/6/2005)

West Virginia
(4/20/2010)

Wisconsin
(2/13/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/22/1985

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/16/1983

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 1/30/1996

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750

Phone number

(480) 991-0225

Established

Arizona since 08/21/1987

Firm type

Partnership

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

614

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES FORM ADV PART 2A - 8.23.2024 (3/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC.	GENERAL PARTNER
BAKER, MICHAEL A	PRESIDENT	4037933
BAKER, MICHAEL A	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO)	4037933
CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNE	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT	2401020
HAUER, DAVE B	VICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	4018434
OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JR	EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER	2957427
SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVIS	VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)	6232253

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	41,834
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 10,637,349,683

Disclosures

Regulatory Event	12
Arbitration	3

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Antonio A. Ristaino

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

FINANCIAL PLANNING & MANAGEMENT CENTER, INC.

ABACUS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CHRIS SECURITIES INC.

CARDELL & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED

OSAIC FS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 10/22/1985

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/16/1983

Series 24

Date: 1/30/1996

FINRA

Current Firm

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

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