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Scott Allen Wentsel

Scott A. Wentsel

WENTSEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Western Springs, IL
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CRD#: 1667497
Scott Allen Wentsel

Professional summary


Scott Allen Wentsel, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at WENTSEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Western Springs, Illinois.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Scott has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Retirement Planning
Investment Planning
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Investment Advice with Ongoing...
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


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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.SCOTT WENTSEL IS A TRUSTEE FOR ALPS, AN INVESTMENT-RELATED INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM, SINCE November 2006. THIS ROLE IS CONSIDERED A PASSIVE ROLE IN WHICH MR. WENTSEL AVERAGES 3 HOURS A MONTH NONE OF WHICH IS DURING TRADING HOURS. 2.MR. WENTSEL IS A PROFESSOR FOR DEPAUL UNIVERSITY AND HAS BEEN TEACHING SINCE SEPTEMBER 2011. HE SPENDS 9 HOURS A MONTH IN THIS ROLE NONE OF WHICH ARE DURING TRADING HOURS.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1995

Experience


Current

February 15, 2017 - Present

WENTSEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 286574
Western Springs, IL
Past

April 7, 2000 - November 16, 2004

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX
Past

February 1, 1995 - April 6, 2000

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 20, 1988 - February 1, 1995

KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 798

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(2/15/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/25/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WENTSEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
WENTSEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
WENTSEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 286574 / SEC#:

Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Western Springs, IL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(708) 712-0392
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts37
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 15,274,270

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Company Information


WENTSEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

WENTSEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 286574Western Springs, IL

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