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Bernadette T. Princiotta

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CRD#: 1131238
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Bernadette Teresa Princiotta was a registered financial professional .

Bernadette is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Bernadette had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 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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None

Experience


Past

June 14, 2017 - February 14, 2025

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
ELMSFORD, NY
Past

July 2, 2014 - October 29, 2015

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

June 20, 2014 - October 29, 2015

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

May 10, 2012 - June 5, 2014

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 1, 2009 - December 7, 2011

PUMA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146744
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 2001 - May 28, 2008

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 30, 1999 - August 1, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 28, 1998 - May 10, 1999

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13594
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

December 21, 1991 - March 8, 1996

ROBERT FLEMING INC.

BD
CRD#: 1711
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 24, 1985 - May 16, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 30, 1984 - March 22, 1985

CRALIN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 7605
Past

May 24, 1984 - December 12, 1984

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630

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
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/25/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/19/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
1ST GLOBAL | HD VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | HD VEST | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC. | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX

CRD#: 13686 / SEC#: , 8-29533

BD
Termination Requested by SEC on 09/26/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 04/13/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
GOK, LISA ANNEGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDPRESIDENT4780880

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration4
Bond1

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Company Information


AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

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