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Edward L. Elster

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CRD#: 1510209
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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.

Edward Lewis Elster, CFP®, who also goes by Ed Elster, was a registered financial professional .

Edward is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Edward had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ed Elster

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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CFP®

Experience


Past

June 9, 2015 - June 20, 2018

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
VENTURA, CA
Past

May 29, 2015 - June 20, 2018

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Ventura, CA
Past

October 5, 2009 - November 7, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
OXNARD, CA
Past

October 5, 2009 - November 7, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 28, 2005 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
OXNARD, CA
Past

January 20, 2005 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

October 8, 2001 - October 3, 2003

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

January 30, 2001 - October 9, 2001

BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15014
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 5, 1999 - June 25, 1999

CARDINAL INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36838
COLUMBIA, IL
Past

June 16, 1997 - December 31, 1998

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

September 16, 1993 - August 14, 1995

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 11, 1992 - December 19, 1992

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

March 1, 1991 - November 26, 1991

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

April 23, 1990 - August 3, 1990

METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6695
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 5, 1989 - February 6, 1990

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 5, 1989 - February 6, 1990

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 17, 1986 - May 16, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/15/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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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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