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Barry Scott Rutten

Barry S. Rutten

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CRD#: 1925860
Barry Scott Rutten

Professional summary

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Barry Scott Rutten, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Barry is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Barry had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Insurance sales Owner, Magnetic Sales Systems LLC Non-Investment related 11410 NE 124th Street #531 Kirkland, WA 98034 Insurance sales training Owner 05/2013 20 hours 20 hours Insurance sales training/coaching CV Global, Inc. Non-Investment related 7628 NE 143rd Street Kirkland, WA 98034 Board of Directors, Engine IP company 07/2020 4 4 Advise Board and Company Executives

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1994

Experience

Past

January 27, 2023 - September 12, 2025

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137658
Kirkland, WA
Past

October 20, 2022 - February 24, 2023

ADVISORY SERVICES NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 146051
Kirkland, WA
Past

July 28, 2020 - September 30, 2022

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 157423
Kirkland, WA
Past

March 3, 2005 - October 4, 2007

STATE FARM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 3487
EVERETT, WA
Past

November 11, 2002 - May 8, 2013

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

October 13, 1995 - April 15, 2002

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

March 3, 1994 - October 13, 1995

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

July 10, 1991 - February 24, 1994

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

January 30, 1991 - June 28, 1991

SPELMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10232
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 21, 1990 - February 4, 1991

OLD SLIP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7360
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 21, 1989 - December 21, 1989

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 21, 1989 - December 21, 1989

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BW
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/17/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/29/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 3/18/1989
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 4/30/1991
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

BW
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RWA, INC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | RETIREMENT WEALTH ADVISORS, INC. | RETIREMENT RESOURCES | FORMULAFOLIO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1745 S Naperville Rd Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 653-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
244

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RWA ADV 2A (7/30/2025)
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Company Information

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137658

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