David A. Theis
FEE-ONLY FINANCIAL ADVISORS,LTD.
PALATINE, IL
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CRD#: 2015952
Professional summary
David Alan Theis, CFP®, who also goes by David A Theis, is a registered financial advisor currently at FEE-ONLY FINANCIAL ADVISORS,LTD. located in Palatine, Illinois.
David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. David has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 2 and Series 7 exams.
Biography
David A. Theis has over 25 Years of Financial Experience.
David A. Theis, CFP® is the President and Registered Investment Advisor of Fee-Only Financial Advisors, Ltd.
Mr. Theis graduated from the University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois with a degree in Finance from the School of Commerce in 1986. He has subsequently spent his entire career in the financial services industry and has been engaged in the business of financial planning and investment management since 1989. Mr. Theis earned his Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional designation in 1991 and is a full member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA).
Mr. Theis advised clients while working with IDS Financial Services (currently named Ameriprise Financial) from December 1989 to January 1994. Seeking a fee-only approach to financial planning, he began independent advising for clients at Bethke & Associates from January 1994 to January 1995.
Fee-Only Financial Advisors, Ltd. was founded by Mr. Theis in Naperville, Illinois in January 1995. Fee-Only Financial Advisors, Ltd. moved to Palatine, Illinois in June 2001. Mr. Theis’ year of birth is 1964.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
David A Theis
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
July 31, 1998 - Present
FEE-ONLY FINANCIAL ADVISORS,LTD.
RIA
CRD#: 122873
PALATINE, IL
Past
December 21, 1989 - January 28, 1994
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
Past
December 21, 1989 - January 28, 1994
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
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
Illinois(7/31/1998)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 2
Date: 5/8/1995
Non-Member General Securities ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
FF
FEE-ONLY FINANCIAL ADVISORS,LTD.
FEE-ONLY FINANCIAL ADVISORS,LTD.
CRD#: 122873 / SEC#:
Illinois
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Contact information
Main Address
Palatine, IL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 359-3300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1
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