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Amzi J. Ellington

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CRD#: 1647660
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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.

Amzi Jefferson Ellington III, who also goes by Duke Ellington, Jeff Ellington III, Jeff Ellington, was a registered financial professional .

Amzi is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Amzi had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Duke Ellington | Jeff Ellington Iii | Jeff Ellington

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

December 2, 2008 - October 18, 2014

TAX EFFICIENT ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146778
COSTA MESA, CA
Past

July 16, 2007 - March 31, 2008

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
BURLINGTON, NC
Past

August 18, 2006 - March 30, 2007

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
GREENSBORO, NC
Past

October 23, 2003 - May 20, 2005

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
RALEIGH, NC
Past

March 21, 2002 - October 27, 2003

BLUE VASE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46765
WASHINGTON, PA
Past

November 6, 2001 - February 26, 2002

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

January 25, 2001 - November 8, 2001

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

June 27, 2000 - January 29, 2001

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

April 20, 2000 - June 5, 2000

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

November 19, 1997 - April 17, 2000

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 24, 1992 - November 25, 1997

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past

May 1, 1992 - May 29, 1992

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 22, 1989 - May 21, 1992

DERAND/PENNINGTON/BASS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4679
Past

March 2, 1988 - December 14, 1989

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

May 27, 1987 - March 14, 1988

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386

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".
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TAX EFFICIENT ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION, INC.
ASSET STRATEGIES, LLC | TEAMS, INC. | TAX EFFICIENT ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION, INC. | PAN GLOBAL ADVISERS

CRD#: 146778 / SEC#: 801-110232

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2017 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/11/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TAX EFFICIENT ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION, INC.
ASSET STRATEGIES, LLC | TEAMS, INC. | TAX EFFICIENT ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION, INC. | PAN GLOBAL ADVISERS

CRD#: 146778 / SEC#: 801-110232

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2017 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2017 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
650 Town Center Drive Suite 890, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Mailing Address
Phone number
(949) 878-9400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TAX EFFICIENT ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION, INC. AMENDED FORM ADV, PART 2A. (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts223
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 114,522,333

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/28/2025
Cover Page
02/28/2024

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Company Information


TAX EFFICIENT ASSET MANAGEMENT SOLUTION, INC.

CRD#: 146778

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