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Edward Butowsky

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP
Plano, TX
·CRD# 1660615·39 years experience

Professional Summary

Edward Butowsky, who also goes by Ed Butowsky, Edward Wayne Butowsky, is a registered financial advisor currently at ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Plano, Texas and INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Edward has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Fiduciary Standard

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Active Clients

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Other Aliases

Ed Butowsky, Edward Wayne Butowsky

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Years of Experience

39 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 321748
RIA
4965 Preston Park Blvd Ste 100, Plano, TX 75093
January 24, 2025 - Present
INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 146344
RIA
BD
5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
January 26, 2026 - Present
NOBLES & RICHARDS, INC.·CRD# 146870
BD
Plano, TX
August 16, 2024 - January 21, 2026
CHAPWOOD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 154376
BD
Plano, TX
April 9, 2019 - August 2, 2024
CHAPWOOD CUSTOMHEDGE PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 153783
RIA
Addison, TX
June 25, 2010 - December 8, 2011
WATERFORD CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 21687
BD
Addison, TX
May 2, 2007 - April 23, 2018
CHAPWOOD CAPITAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 138524
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December 1, 2006 - March 31, 2025
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
RIA
Dallas, TX
December 19, 2003 - June 28, 2005
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 79
BD
New York, NY
December 8, 2003 - June 28, 2005
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
RIA
Dallas, TX
August 27, 2003 - December 19, 2003
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
BD
Boston, MA
August 14, 2003 - December 19, 2003
BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 26091
BD
New York, NY
August 7, 2002 - September 16, 2003
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
BD
New York, NY
July 23, 2001 - August 16, 2002
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
RIA
Dallas, TX
December 16, 1987 - August 14, 2002
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
December 14, 1987 - August 14, 2002

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Current Firm

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ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

AB GROUP | VERITY WEALTH ADVISORS | STILLWATER PARTNERS | PROTEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PETERS WEALTH ADVISORS | MICHAEL MALONE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | MARSINI ESTATE & WEALTH | LIBERTY RIDGE | JAMES W. JUDGE IV | FRONT STREET FINANCIAL | ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ETHOS FAMILY OFFICE | COHESION PARTNERS | CHAPWOOD INVESTMENTS | ASCENDANT 360 | ALPHA WHISKEY

CRD#: 321748 / SEC#: 801-125779
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2022 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2200 Renaissance Blvd Suite 340, King Of Prussia, PA 19406

Phone Number

(610) 822-5246

# of Employees

44

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 25 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP BROCHURE (7/7/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

4,747

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,144,085,745

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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. Champion Venture Partners; 19 8th St. S Fargo ND, 58103; Started 08-2024; investment related; 40 act interval fund; head of investment education, 5 hours per month, zero during trading hours; duties: educate investors about the entire investment landscape. 2. Ethos Financial Group, LLC; 2200 Renaissance Blvd, Suite 340, King of Prussia, PA 19406; Started Jan 2025; Investment related; investment advisory services; managing director; investment adviser representative; 160 hours per month and during trading hours; duties: managing money for high net worth individuals 3. Zaivio; Not Investment Related; Frisco, TX ;Board member; Started on ; 2 hours per month 0 during trading hours; Consultant to the leadership of business; No compensation provided.

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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".
EF
ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

AB GROUP | VERITY WEALTH ADVISORS | STILLWATER PARTNERS | PROTEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PETERS WEALTH ADVISORS | MICHAEL MALONE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | MARSINI ESTATE & WEALTH | LIBERTY RIDGE | JAMES W. JUDGE IV | FRONT STREET FINANCIAL | ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ETHOS FAMILY OFFICE | COHESION PARTNERS | CHAPWOOD INVESTMENTS | ASCENDANT 360 | ALPHA WHISKEY

CRD#: 321748 / SEC#: 801-125779
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/2/2022 Approved)

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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(1/27/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/27/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(1/28/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(1/28/2026)
IAR
Texas
(1/24/2025)
RR
Texas
(1/27/2026)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1987About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Apr 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Aug 1989About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1987About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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