Edward L. Elster
Professional summary
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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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Start date: 1989
Experience
June 9, 2015 - June 20, 2018
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
May 29, 2015 - June 20, 2018
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
October 5, 2009 - November 7, 2013
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
October 5, 2009 - November 7, 2013
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
September 28, 2005 - October 5, 2009
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
January 20, 2005 - October 5, 2009
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
October 8, 2001 - October 3, 2003
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.
January 30, 2001 - October 9, 2001
BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
January 5, 1999 - June 25, 1999
CARDINAL INVESTMENTS, INC.
June 16, 1997 - December 31, 1998
NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION
September 16, 1993 - August 14, 1995
AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION
April 11, 1992 - December 19, 1992
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
March 1, 1991 - November 26, 1991
CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION
April 23, 1990 - August 3, 1990
METLIFE INVESTORS DISTRIBUTION COMPANY
June 5, 1989 - February 6, 1990
TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION
June 5, 1989 - February 6, 1990
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
July 17, 1986 - May 16, 1989
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
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Current Firm
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
CRD#: 104556 / SEC#: 801-29892
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Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 140,306 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 46,109,939,749 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 12/16/2022 |
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