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Allen B. Closser

IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Decatur, IL 62522
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CRD#: 1101000
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Professional summary


Allen Bayard Closser, who also goes by Bayard Closser, is a registered financial advisor currently at IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Decatur, Illinois and INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC. located in Decatur, Illinois.

Allen is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Allen has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Bayard Closser

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Allen Bayard Closser's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 23, 2018 - Present

IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

Office #1: 226 W. Eldorado, Decatur, IL 62522
RIA
CRD#: 111872
Decatur, IL
Current

June 26, 2017 - Present

INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.

Office #1: 226 W. Eldorado Street, Decatur, IL 62522Office #2: 3090 N Main Street Suite C, Decatur, IL 62526Office #3: 226 W. Eldorado, Decatur, IL 62522
BD
CRD#: 18557
Decatur, IL
Past

March 10, 2016 - June 28, 2017

PROVASI CAPITAL PARTNERS LP

BD
CRD#: 119539
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 8, 2013 - December 31, 2015

VERTICAL CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158382
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 23, 2011 - July 1, 2015

VERTICAL CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154697
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 29, 2010 - April 1, 2011

CABIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137608
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

October 1, 2007 - January 30, 2009

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

December 4, 2003 - October 2, 2007

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

July 20, 2000 - October 19, 2000

ING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36461
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

March 20, 1999 - December 5, 2003

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

July 25, 1997 - December 9, 1998

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 30, 1992 - January 14, 1997

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

April 11, 1991 - June 21, 1991

MONARCH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8520
Past

March 8, 1991 - March 19, 1992

MONARCH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2809
Past

January 1, 1990 - April 17, 1991

ABI SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24397
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 28, 1987 - January 17, 1990

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

March 5, 1984 - July 14, 1987

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
Past

December 19, 1983 - March 1, 1984

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

March 25, 1983 - February 1, 1984

FIRST MID-AMERICA INC.

BD
CRD#: 306

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
IPI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | VOGEL & COMPANY, LLC | KOSHINSKI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.-DBA IPI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | KOSHINSKI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. DBA INVESTMENT PLANNERS | KOSHINSKI ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 111872 / SEC#: 801-56878

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/1999 Approved)

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
(2/4/2019)
RR
Arizona
(2/4/2019)
RR
Arkansas
(1/2/2025)
RR
California
(2/4/2019)
RR
Colorado
(2/4/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(2/4/2019)
RR
Delaware
(2/4/2019)
RR
Florida
(2/4/2019)
RR
Georgia
(2/4/2019)
RR
Hawaii
(2/4/2019)
RR
Illinois
(6/26/2017)
IAR
Illinois
(2/23/2018)
RR
Indiana
(2/4/2019)
RR
Iowa
(1/2/2025)
RR
Kansas
(2/4/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(2/4/2019)
RR
Louisiana
(2/4/2019)
RR
Maine
(2/4/2019)
RR
Maryland
(2/4/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/4/2019)
RR
Michigan
(2/4/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(2/4/2019)
RR
Mississippi
(1/2/2025)
RR
Missouri
(2/4/2019)
RR
Montana
(2/5/2019)
RR
Nevada
(2/4/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/4/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(2/4/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(2/4/2019)
RR
New York
(2/4/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(2/4/2019)
RR
Ohio
(2/4/2019)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/2/2025)
RR
Oregon
(1/2/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/4/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/4/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(2/4/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(1/2/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(2/4/2019)
RR
Texas
(2/4/2019)
RR
Utah
(2/4/2019)
RR
Virginia
(2/4/2019)
RR
Washington
(2/4/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(2/4/2019)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/4/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/21/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IW
IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.
IPI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | VOGEL & COMPANY, LLC | KOSHINSKI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.-DBA IPI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | KOSHINSKI ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. DBA INVESTMENT PLANNERS | KOSHINSKI ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. | IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 111872 / SEC#: 801-56878

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/1/1999 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
226 W. Eldorado, Decatur, IL 62522
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 170, Decatur, IL 62525-0170
Phone number
(217) 425-6340
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
73

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT ADV2A (6/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,743
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,248,994,441

Red Flags


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Company Information


IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 111872Decatur, IL 62522

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