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David Wayne Schleis

AIF®
DS WEALTH ADVISORS
PITTSBURGH, PA
·CRD# 1860548·38 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Dave Schleis

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

38 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

DS WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 172878
RIA
902 Perry Highway 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15229
November 19, 2014 - Present
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
RIA
Pittsburgh, PA
November 13, 2009 - December 5, 2014
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
BD
Pittsburgh, PA
November 13, 2009 - December 5, 2014
QUESTAR ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 133358
RIA
Pittsburgh, PA
August 8, 2005 - November 24, 2009
QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 43100
BD
Pittsburgh, PA
August 5, 2002 - November 24, 2009
THE MASTERS, INC.·CRD# 108432
RIA
Overland Pk, KS
February 8, 2001 - August 6, 2002
VSR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14503
BD
Overland Park, KS
January 6, 2000 - August 6, 2002
AMERICAN GENERAL SECURITIES INCORPORATED·CRD# 13626
BD
Phoenix, AZ
January 20, 1999 - January 5, 2000
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Windsor, CT
February 20, 1997 - December 31, 1998
ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16023
BD
Irvine, CA
February 15, 1994 - December 31, 1996
INVESTORS BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 4257
BD
Elgin, IL
January 27, 1993 - December 31, 1993
ALLEGHENY INVESTMENTS, LTD.·CRD# 7597
BD
Pittsburgh, PA
January 25, 1991 - November 28, 1992
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
December 22, 1989 - February 12, 1990
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
December 22, 1989 - February 12, 1990
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA·CRD# 680
BD
Newark, NJ
August 18, 1988 - August 14, 1989
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Newark, NJ
August 18, 1988 - August 14, 1989

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Current Firm

DW
DS WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

DS WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | SCHLEIS, DAVID W

CRD#: 172878
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Pennsylvania (11/18/2014 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

902 Perry Highway 1st Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15229

Phone Number

(412) 366-0900

# of Employees

1

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

280

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$35,400,000

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

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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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.
IAR
Pennsylvania
(11/19/2014)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 1988About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Dec 2014About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1990About the Series 22 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 1988About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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