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Cedric V. Alexander

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CRD#: 1172994
CA

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.

Cedric Von Alexander, CFP®, who also goes by Himaya Mustafa, was a registered financial professional .

Cedric is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Cedric had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Himaya Mustafa

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) HD Vest Insurance Agency, LLC~6333 North State Highway 161, 4th Floor~Irving~TX~75038~Equity Indexed Annuity~Agent~11/5/2019~20hrs~20hrs~I may have the ability to sell any, or all of the following products: variable annuities, fixed annuities, any/all types of index annuities, variable insurance (e.g. VUL/VIL). 2) H&R BLOCK POSITION: Multi-Unit Team Leader NATURE: Manage office staffing, operations, and logistics for three offices. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 10/03/2022 ADDRESS: HRB Green Resources LLC, Kansas City MO 64105, United States DESCRIPTION: Assist with creation and implementation of office-level growth plans and client growth targets, assist with recruiting and interviewing candidates for tax office associate positions, build and engage team environment, across all offices, by training and coaching associates, conduct timely performance reviews, create associate work schedules, prepare tax returns (as needed). 3) AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, INCORPORATED POSITION: Presiding Elder (Retired) NATURE: A religious organization. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2004 ADDRESS: 3714 Idolstone Land, Bowie MD 20715, United States DESCRIPTION: The position of the Presiding Elder is administrative and advisory through the District Conference and Church School Convention, and in service training for pastors, local preachers and lay workers. I retired as Presiding Elder in September 2020 but remain in regular and good standing in the California Annual Conference within the Fifth Episcopal District. 4) TAX FINANCIAL, LLC POSITION: Single Member NATURE: Accounting Services/Tax Preparation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 15 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/27/2019 ADDRESS: 3714 Idolstone Lane, Bowie MD 20715, United States DESCRIPTION: Marketing to my niche market, preparing tax returns, supervising tax preparers, and representing clients in front of tax authorities.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

November 14, 2019 - June 19, 2023

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Bowie, MD
Past

November 7, 2019 - June 19, 2023

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Bowie, MD
Past

June 29, 2009 - May 21, 2018

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
OAKLAND, CA
Past

June 29, 2009 - May 21, 2018

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Emeryville, CA
Past

July 28, 2006 - November 13, 2007

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133358
SAN RAMON, CA
Past

May 23, 2006 - November 13, 2007

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
OAKLAND, CA
Past

November 22, 2004 - December 31, 2005

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 4082
OAKLAND, CA
Past

October 28, 2004 - December 31, 2005

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

January 28, 1999 - July 23, 2003

ROBERT VAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29581
OAKLAND, CA
Past

August 13, 1998 - January 22, 1999

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

April 16, 1998 - July 27, 1998

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

June 12, 1995 - May 2, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 12, 1995 - May 2, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 8, 1992 - November 13, 1993

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 8, 1992 - November 13, 1993

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 17, 1991 - July 31, 1992

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 17, 1991 - July 31, 1992

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 19, 1983 - August 12, 1991

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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: 8/19/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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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