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Eddie W. Whitfield

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CRD#: 1742269
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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.

Eddie Wayne Whitfield, who also goes by Ed Whitfield, Eddie Whitfield, was a registered financial professional .

Eddie is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1990. Eddie had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 4, Series 24, Series 27 and Series 53 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ed Whitfield | Eddie Whitfield

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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Experience


Past

December 13, 2017 - July 7, 2021

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Windcrest, TX
Past

December 13, 2017 - July 7, 2021

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Windcrest, TX
Past

May 5, 2010 - December 13, 2017

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
WINDCREST, TX
Past

May 3, 2010 - December 13, 2017

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
WINDCREST, TX
Past

April 13, 2009 - December 31, 2009

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
TAMPA, FL
Past

April 9, 2009 - March 30, 2010

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
ANDERSONN, SC
Past

March 19, 2008 - February 3, 2009

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
ANDERSON, SC
Past

April 4, 2006 - February 3, 2009

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ANDERSON, SC
Past

July 19, 2004 - May 18, 2006

CROW FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 114077
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
Past

July 13, 2004 - February 1, 2005

FIRST LEGACY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47079
HELENA, AL
Past

March 13, 2003 - July 27, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
BLAIRSVILLE, GA
Past

October 26, 2001 - July 27, 2004

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

August 30, 1999 - April 13, 2001

PFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 34941
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

August 12, 1998 - August 19, 1999

CONSECO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29367
CARMEL, IN
Past

August 14, 1995 - November 9, 1998

TRANS FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36539
NASHVILLE, TN
Past

July 27, 1994 - May 5, 1995

LINCOLN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5178
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 8, 1990 - July 29, 1994

BARNETT INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14897
JACKSONVILLE, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/3/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | HD VEST ADVISORY SERVICES | H.D. VEST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556 / SEC#: 801-29892

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Contact information


Main Address
3200 Olympus Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 870-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,278

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts140,306
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,109,939,749

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
11/28/2023
12/16/2022

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Company Information


AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556

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