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Edward Butowsky

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP
Plano, TX 75093
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CRD#: 1660615
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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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Ed Butowsky | Edward Wayne Butowsky

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Edward Butowsky's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 24, 2025 - Present

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 4965 Preston Park Blvd Ste 100, Plano, TX 75093
RIA
CRD#: 321748
Plano, TX
Current

January 26, 2026 - Present

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 5950 Fairview Road Suite 140, Charlotte, NC 28210
RIA
BD
CRD#: 146344
Charlotte, NC
Past

August 16, 2024 - January 21, 2026

NOBLES & RICHARDS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 146870
Plano, TX
Past

April 9, 2019 - August 2, 2024

CHAPWOOD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 154376
Plano, TX
Past

June 25, 2010 - December 8, 2011

CHAPWOOD CUSTOMHEDGE PORTFOLIO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 153783
ADDISON, TX
Past

May 2, 2007 - April 23, 2018

WATERFORD CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21687
ADDISON, TX
Past

December 1, 2006 - March 31, 2025

CHAPWOOD CAPITAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 138524
PLANO, TX
Past

December 19, 2003 - June 28, 2005

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 8, 2003 - June 28, 2005

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 27, 2003 - December 19, 2003

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 14, 2003 - December 19, 2003

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 7, 2002 - September 16, 2003

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 23, 2001 - August 16, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 16, 1987 - August 14, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 14, 1987 - August 14, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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EF
ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
AB GROUP | VERITY WEALTH ADVISORS | STILLWATER PARTNERS | PETERS WEALTH ADVISORS | MICHAEL MALONE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | MARSINI ESTATE & WEALTH | 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 - (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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/9/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 4/23/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 8/9/1989
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/21/1987
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

EF
ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
AB GROUP | VERITY WEALTH ADVISORS | STILLWATER PARTNERS | PETERS WEALTH ADVISORS | MICHAEL MALONE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | MARSINI ESTATE & WEALTH | 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 - (6/2/2022 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
2200 Renaissance Blvd Suite 340, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 822-5246
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
39

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP BROCHURE (4/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,692
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,061,300,878

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Company Information

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 321748Plano, TX 75093

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