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Scott A. Gidley
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Austin, TX 78734
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CRD#: 1816532
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Professional summary
Scott Allen Gidley is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Austin, Texas.
Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Scott has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1.) AUSTIN FINANCIAL STRATEGIES - PRESIDENT - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - AUSTIN, TX - SINCE 09/1997 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) CHARITABLE FINANCIAL PARTNERS - PRESIDENT - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - SINCE 01/2016 - FORT WAYNE, IN - INVESTMENT RELATED 3.) STAVRETI SCHOLARSHIP, INC. - PRESIDENT - SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED AT THE HIGH SCHOOL FROM WHICH I GRADUATED DEDICATED TO THE LEGENDARY BASEBALL COACH, CHRIS STAVRETI. A $2,000 SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO A GRADUATING SENIOR OF THE VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM - FORT WAYNE, IN - SINCE 08/2008 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 4.) SCOTT GIDLEY - INSURANCE AGENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - AUSTIN, TX - SINCE 02/1988 - INVESTMENT RELATED 5.) MEDLAKEWAY - INSURANCE AGENT - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES - AUSTIN, TX - SINCE 10/2021 - INVESTMENT RELATED
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
January 4, 2007 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 507 Copperleaf Rd, Austin, TX 78734RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Austin, TX
Current
December 20, 2006 - Present
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
Office #1: 507 Copperleaf Rd, Austin, TX 78734RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Austin, TX
Past
October 31, 2005 - January 8, 2007
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
AUSTIN, TX
Past
October 31, 2005 - January 8, 2007
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
AUSTIN, TX
Past
July 31, 2003 - October 31, 2005
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 20068
AUSTIN, TX
Past
July 25, 2003 - October 31, 2005
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
June 25, 2002 - April 25, 2003
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14646
AUSTIN, TX
Past
May 24, 2002 - April 25, 2003
CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14646
CINCINNATI, OH
Past
October 17, 2001 - June 19, 2002
EASTERN POINT ADVISORS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 107123
AUSTIN, TX
Past
September 18, 2001 - June 19, 2002
INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.
BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past
October 1, 1997 - September 14, 2001
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
October 18, 1989 - October 17, 1997
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES
BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past
October 18, 1989 - October 17, 1997
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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(12/20/2006)
RR
Florida(3/11/2010)
RR
Indiana(9/17/2012)
RR
North Carolina(1/4/2021)
RR
Texas(12/20/2006)
IAR
Texas(1/26/2007)
RR
Virginia(12/20/2006)
RR
Wisconsin(12/20/2006)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750
Phone number
(480) 991-0225
Established
Arizona since 08/21/1987
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
614
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC. | GENERAL PARTNER | |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | PRESIDENT | 4037933 |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO) | 4037933 |
| CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401020 |
| HAUER, DAVE B | VICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4018434 |
| OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JR | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 2957427 |
| SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) | 6232253 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 41,834 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 10,637,349,683 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 12 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
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