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Alan E. Chandler

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Sherrill, NY 13461
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CRD#: 1920283
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Professional summary


Alan Edward Chandler is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Sherrill, New York and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Sherrill, New York.

Alan is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Alan has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) ALAN E. CHANDLER LUTCF, Sherrill, NY, SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, BROKER, AGENT; INVESTMENT RELATED, 475Sherrill Rd, Sherrill, NY,13461; insurance sales: group, life, LTC & Medicare products; Owner, Sole Proprietor; Start 1/92; 50 hour per month; 40 per month; licensing direct with carriers, some through various GA's: Ash Brokerage, KAFL, Inc., Care value, LLC Select and recommended products to each client 2) Silver Setting, LLC; Non-Investment related; Sherrill, 475 Sherrill Rd, Sherrill, NY,13461; LLC that was set up to purchase office building, which is solely leased by Sound Mind Financial, LLC; President; 2/6/17; 1 hour per month; 1 hour per month; Oversee property, collect rent and pay property related bills. Meet with the attorney once/twice a year for appropriate filing meetings. entity set up for lease agreement for business property. 3) DBA: Sound Mind Financial, LLC; Investment- Related; 475 Sherrill Road, Sherrill, NY,13491; LLC was set up to receive all Alan E Chandler's business; 8/2019; 200 per month; 160 per month; Oversee total operation of business. LLC pays EE's and other business expenses. 4) River's Edge Rentals, Non-Investment-Related; 2160 Cj Lane, La Belle, FL, 33935; long- and short-term real-estate rentals of our second home; partner;5/2022; 10 hours per month; 5 hours per month; receive rent and pay bills. Provide property maintenance services. 5) Creative Financial Designs, Inc

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 1, 2024 - Present

CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

Office #1: 475 Sherrill Rd, Sherrill, NY 13461
RIA
CRD#: 109032
Sherrill, NY
Current

May 1, 2024 - Present

CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.

Office #1: 475 Sherrill Rd, Sherrill, NY 13461
BD
CRD#: 25427
Sherrill, NY
Past

March 23, 2017 - May 1, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
Sherrill, NY
Past

September 10, 1994 - May 1, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
Sherrill, NY
Past

October 28, 1992 - September 20, 1994

BERKSHIRE EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 87
PITTSFIELD, MA
Past

May 23, 1989 - October 15, 1992

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)

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
Alaska
(5/1/2024)
RR
Arizona
(5/1/2024)
RR
California
(5/1/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(5/1/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/1/2024)
RR
Maryland
(5/1/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/1/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/22/2025)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/1/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(5/1/2024)
RR
New York
(5/1/2024)
IAR
New York
(5/1/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(5/1/2024)
RR
Ohio
(5/2/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(5/1/2024)
RR
Texas
(5/1/2024)
RR
Virginia
(5/1/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(5/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/17/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,029
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,478,773,967

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/22/2024
Cover Page
01/05/2024
01/10/2023

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Company Information


CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.

CRD#: 109032Sherrill, NY 13461

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