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Laura M. Gantenbein

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CRD#: 1172854
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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.

Laura Maria Gantenbein, who also goes by Laura Maria Cappuccio, Laura Cappuccio, Laura Maria Cappuccio Gantenbein, was a registered financial professional .

Laura is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Laura had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Laura Maria Cappuccio | Laura Cappuccio | Laura Maria Cappuccio Gantenbein

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

April 22, 2010 - December 31, 2012

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

March 3, 2008 - December 31, 2018

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
VALENCIA, CA
Past

October 12, 2005 - April 3, 2006

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
ALBANY, NY
Past

July 5, 2005 - April 3, 2006

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
ALBANY, NY
Past

May 7, 2004 - June 29, 2005

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

June 8, 2000 - October 23, 2003

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
ALBANY, NY
Past

November 6, 1997 - June 5, 2000

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 21, 1994 - November 4, 1997

PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18334
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past

August 29, 1991 - November 11, 1992

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

January 14, 1988 - December 12, 1989

NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8503
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 1, 1986 - November 14, 1986

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
Past

March 7, 1986 - July 7, 1986

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
Past

June 19, 1985 - February 18, 1986

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

October 5, 1984 - May 6, 1985

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
Past

August 29, 1984 - September 17, 1984

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
Past

August 23, 1983 - July 13, 1984

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/12/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AA
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | HD VEST ADVISORY SERVICES | H.D. VEST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556 / SEC#: 801-29892

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Contact information


Main Address
3200 Olympus Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 870-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,278

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts140,306
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,109,939,749

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
11/28/2023
12/16/2022

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Company Information


AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556

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