David W. Schleis

DS WEALTH ADVISORS

Pittsburgh, PA 15229

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CRD#: 1860548

Professional summary

David Wayne Schleis, AIF®, who also goes by Dave Schleis, is a registered financial advisor currently at DS WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. David has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Dave Schleis

Other business activities

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David W Schleis is an accountant and owner of DS Financial Advisors, Inc., and a licensed independent insurance agent, and owner of D.W. Schleis, LLC. From time to time, he may offer clients advice or products from those activities. Clients should be aware that these services pay a commission or other compensation and involve a conflict of interest, as commissionable products conflict with the fiduciary duties of a registered investment adviser. DSWAI always acts in the best interest of the client, including the sale of commissionable products to advisory clients, and clients are in no way required to the services of any representative of DSWAI in connection with such individual's activities outside of DSWAI. David W Schleis is a partner of DS Tax Advisors, LP, DS Tax Advisors, LP occasionally will perform outside tax, business and accounting services. No products or an ownership interest are offered thru this company. David W Schleis is the sole owner of Key Lime Properties, LLC, a rental real estate company. No products or services are offered to the public. David W Schleis is a partner of both Key Lime Slices, LLC and Key Lime Slices, LP, a private family trust. No products or services are offered to the public.

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Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

November 19, 2014 - Present

DS WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 902 Perry Highway 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

RIA

CRD#: 172878

Pittsburgh, PA

Past

November 13, 2009 - December 5, 2014

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 30833

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

November 13, 2009 - December 5, 2014

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

August 8, 2005 - November 24, 2009

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 133358

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

August 5, 2002 - November 24, 2009

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 43100

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

February 8, 2001 - August 6, 2002

THE MASTERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 108432

OVERLAND PK, KS

Past

January 6, 2000 - August 6, 2002

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14503

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

January 20, 1999 - January 5, 2000

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

CRD#: 13626

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

February 20, 1997 - December 31, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

WINDSOR, CT

Past

February 15, 1994 - December 31, 1996

ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16023

IRVINE, CA

Past

January 27, 1993 - December 31, 1993

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 4257

ELGIN, IL

Past

January 25, 1991 - November 28, 1992

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

CRD#: 7597

PITTSBURGH, PA

Past

December 22, 1989 - February 12, 1990

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

December 22, 1989 - February 12, 1990

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

August 18, 1988 - August 14, 1989

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

CRD#: 680

NEWARK, NJ

Past

August 18, 1988 - August 14, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

NEWARK, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Pennsylvania
(11/19/2014)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/17/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/11/1988

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/5/2014

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/1/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 1/18/1990

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 8/15/1988

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

DS WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

DS WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | SCHLEIS, DAVID W

CRD#: 172878 / SEC#:

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2014 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

902 Perry Highway 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Mailing Address

Phone number

(412) 366-0900

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	269
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 30,314,750

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Contact information

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David W. Schleis

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

THE MASTERS, INC.

VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/17/1999

Series 63

Date: 11/11/1988

SIE

Date: 12/5/2014

Series 7

Date: 12/1/2000

Series 22

Date: 1/18/1990

Series 6

Date: 8/15/1988

Current Firm

DS WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

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Documents

Regulatory assets under management

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DS WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

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