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Louis A. Gardner
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
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CRD#: 1312516
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Professional summary
Louis Anthony Gardner, who also goes by Lou Gardner, is a registered financial advisor currently at INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. located in San Clemente, California.
Louis is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Louis has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Lou Gardner
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 21, 2025 - Present
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 139627
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Current
July 21, 2025 - Present
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 139627
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past
December 26, 2013 - November 3, 2025
LION STREET ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 167610
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past
November 1, 2013 - November 4, 2025
LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 165828
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past
July 31, 2009 - November 1, 2013
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 127787
CLEMENTE, CA
Past
May 6, 2008 - November 5, 2013
PARTNERVEST ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 113621
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past
May 6, 2008 - July 31, 2009
PARTNERVEST SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 104134
CLEMENTE, CA
Past
December 13, 2006 - May 27, 2008
USA ADVANCED PLANNERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 131282
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past
October 1, 2002 - January 28, 2005
NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past
January 19, 2000 - February 8, 2002
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
April 10, 1997 - January 19, 2000
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11173
COLUMBUS, OH
Past
July 22, 1993 - February 12, 1997
NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 11173
Past
February 12, 1988 - January 29, 1993
PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past
January 13, 1986 - November 2, 1987
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
Past
November 23, 1984 - September 16, 1985
FIRST AFFILIATED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 6871
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".
IA
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
18TH STREET FINANCIAL | WMBURT ADVISORS | WEALTHADVISORS GROUP | WEALTH PLANNING CONSULTANTS | WEALTH FORMAT SYSTEM | WEALTH CENTERS OF AMERICA | WALLACH FINANCIAL | TRIO WEALTH ADVISORY | TRANDAI FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | TR FINANCIAL GROUP | THE LIMPERT GROUP | THE FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS | SWANSON FINANCIAL | SUMNER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | STEWART WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLOMON WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | SHONSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SECURE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC. | ROAD TO RETIREMENT, INC | RICHARD OLSON FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS OF IOWA LLC | RETIREMENT RESOURCES USA, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING ADVISORS | RETIREMENT DESIGNERS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | RETIREBYDESIGN | REIDY FINANCIAL | PREMIER INVESTMENT ADVISORS GROUP | PMN FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | PLANNINGKAMP | PERSPECTIVE WEALTH PLANNING | PEARCE FINANCIAL SERVICES | PALOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | OZARK FINANCIAL SERVICES OF NWA, INC. | OLIVE TREE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NATIONAL INVESTORS INC. | MONEY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | MJ FINANCIAL SERVICES | MICHAEL J LUCIA & ASSOCIATES | MEDLOCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCANN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MARTINI FINANCIAL SERVICES | M2 (SQUARED) WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE WOLF FINANCIAL | LISLE FINANCIAL GROUP | LIGHTHOUSE AGENCY INC | LIFE INCOME MANAGEMENT | LEGEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAMB FINANCIAL SERVICES | L LOVIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRATZER ADVISORY GROUP LLC | KLYN FINANCIAL | KANAVY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | JONES FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | JML FINANCIAL GROUP | JETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JDJ FINANCIAL GROUP | J.C. WARRICK & COMPANY | ISLAND WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | INVESTMENT RESOURCES OF AMERICA | INTELLECTUAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | INTEGRITY WEALTH | INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. | INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC | HR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HOWARD AND HOWARD, LLC. | HOOSIER ADVISOR AND ASSOCIATES | HEARTLAND RETIREMENT GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREMLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT RIVER INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC. | GARDNER BROWN ASSOCIATES, INC | FUNDAMENTAL VALUE ANALYTICS | FREEDOM WEALTH GROUP | FREDERICKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREDERICK W. STANSBERRY SOLUTIONS | FORESIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | FIORE TAX AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL INTEGRITY GROUP | FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ESCOBAR FINANCIAL SERVICES | EGHRARI WEALTH | E.R. INIGUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DANNY HORN FINANCIAL | CREUTZER FINANCIAL GROUP | COVERAGE SOLUTIONS | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & TAX SERVICE | CG FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRICK FINANCIAL GROUP | CAPITAL PROTECT GROUP | CAPITAL GROUP, INC | BRYTON FINANCIAL | BRUNO FINANCIAL SERVICES | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN STATES | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BROKERS FINANCIAL | BROCK FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BI FINANCIAL SERVICES | BELL FINANCIAL | B.I. FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC | ARREOLA FINANCIAL | AMERICAN ACADEMY WEALTH | AFFLUENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AARON M SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP | 22ND STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 139627 / SEC#: 801-69742, 8-67239
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/14/2008 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/21/2008 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2008 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/14/2008 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2008 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2008 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/24/2008 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/25/2008 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2008 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/21/2008 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Virgin Islands
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2008 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City 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.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(7/21/2025)
RR
Arizona(7/21/2025)
RR
California(7/21/2025)
IAR
California(7/21/2025)
RR
Colorado(7/21/2025)
RR
Florida(7/21/2025)
RR
Hawaii(7/21/2025)
RR
Michigan(7/21/2025)
RR
Nevada(11/4/2025)
RR
North Dakota(7/21/2025)
RR
Oregon(11/4/2025)
RR
Texas(7/21/2025)
RR
Virginia(8/29/2025)
RR
Washington(7/21/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
IA
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
18TH STREET FINANCIAL | WMBURT ADVISORS | WEALTHADVISORS GROUP | WEALTH PLANNING CONSULTANTS | WEALTH FORMAT SYSTEM | WEALTH CENTERS OF AMERICA | WALLACH FINANCIAL | TRIO WEALTH ADVISORY | TRANDAI FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | TR FINANCIAL GROUP | THE LIMPERT GROUP | THE FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS | SWANSON FINANCIAL | SUMNER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | STEWART WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLOMON WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | SHONSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SECURE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC. | ROAD TO RETIREMENT, INC | RICHARD OLSON FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS OF IOWA LLC | RETIREMENT RESOURCES USA, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING ADVISORS | RETIREMENT DESIGNERS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | RETIREBYDESIGN | REIDY FINANCIAL | PREMIER INVESTMENT ADVISORS GROUP | PMN FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | PLANNINGKAMP | PERSPECTIVE WEALTH PLANNING | PEARCE FINANCIAL SERVICES | PALOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | OZARK FINANCIAL SERVICES OF NWA, INC. | OLIVE TREE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NATIONAL INVESTORS INC. | MONEY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | MJ FINANCIAL SERVICES | MICHAEL J LUCIA & ASSOCIATES | MEDLOCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCANN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MARTINI FINANCIAL SERVICES | M2 (SQUARED) WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE WOLF FINANCIAL | LISLE FINANCIAL GROUP | LIGHTHOUSE AGENCY INC | LIFE INCOME MANAGEMENT | LEGEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAMB FINANCIAL SERVICES | L LOVIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRATZER ADVISORY GROUP LLC | KLYN FINANCIAL | KANAVY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | JONES FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | JML FINANCIAL GROUP | JETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JDJ FINANCIAL GROUP | J.C. WARRICK & COMPANY | ISLAND WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | INVESTMENT RESOURCES OF AMERICA | INTELLECTUAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | INTEGRITY WEALTH | INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. | INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC | HR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HOWARD AND HOWARD, LLC. | HOOSIER ADVISOR AND ASSOCIATES | HEARTLAND RETIREMENT GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREMLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT RIVER INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC. | GARDNER BROWN ASSOCIATES, INC | FUNDAMENTAL VALUE ANALYTICS | FREEDOM WEALTH GROUP | FREDERICKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREDERICK W. STANSBERRY SOLUTIONS | FORESIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | FIORE TAX AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL INTEGRITY GROUP | FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ESCOBAR FINANCIAL SERVICES | EGHRARI WEALTH | E.R. INIGUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DANNY HORN FINANCIAL | CREUTZER FINANCIAL GROUP | COVERAGE SOLUTIONS | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & TAX SERVICE | CG FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRICK FINANCIAL GROUP | CAPITAL PROTECT GROUP | CAPITAL GROUP, INC | BRYTON FINANCIAL | BRUNO FINANCIAL SERVICES | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN STATES | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BROKERS FINANCIAL | BROCK FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BI FINANCIAL SERVICES | BELL FINANCIAL | B.I. FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC | ARREOLA FINANCIAL | AMERICAN ACADEMY WEALTH | AFFLUENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AARON M SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP | 22ND STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 139627 / SEC#: 801-69742, 8-67239
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/14/2008 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/21/2008 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2008 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/14/2008 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2008 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2008 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/24/2008 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/25/2008 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2008 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/21/2008 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Virgin Islands
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2008 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
4135 Nw Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Mailing Address
4135 Nw Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone number
(877) 886-1939
Established
Delaware since 06/03/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
265
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INDEPENDENT MARKETING, LLC | DIRECT OWNER | |
| AUKES, BRIAN EDWARD | PRESIDENT | 2712193 |
| BAKER, ANDREA K | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP | 5533991 |
| HECKLER, CARIE MARIE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4557559 |
| MERLA, CHRISTOPHER AARON | HEAD OF OPERATIONS | 4790661 |
| MUJDZIC, BELMA | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 4629710 |
| OSBY, ANDREW ALLEN | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 4202621 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,148 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,409,759,253 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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