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David A. Bankston

RWC FOR LIFE
LUTZ, FL 33549
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CRD#: 2023688
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Professional summary


David Allen Bankston SR, CFP®, who also goes by Dave Bankston Sr, Dave Bankston, David Allen Bankston, is a registered financial advisor currently at RWC FOR LIFE located in Lutz, Florida.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. David has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dave Bankston Sr | Dave Bankston | David Allen Bankston

Other business activities


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1) Bankston Wealth Management, Inc. FKA Bankston Financial Group; Investment-related; 17874 N US Hwy 41, Lutz, FL 33549; Life insurance and annuity sales; President; 02/1999; Approx. 80 hours/month; Approx. 80 hours/month during trading hours; Insurance and annuity sales. 2) David Bankston; Investment-related; 17874 N US Hwy 41, Lutz, FL 33549; Life insurance and annuity sales; Licensed Insurance Agent; 02/1999; Approx. 80 hours/month as President of Bankston Wealth Management; Approx. 80 hours/month during trading hours as President of Bankston Wealth Management; Insurance and annuity sales. 3) David A Bankston CPA, LLC; Not investment-related; 17874 N US Hwy 41, Lutz, FL 33549; Accounting Firm; Managing Member; 01/2012; Approx. 80 hours/month; Approx. 40 hours/month during trading hours; Accounting and tax preparation. 4) Bankston & Bankston, LLC; Not investment-related; 17874 N US Hwy 41, Lutz, FL 33549; Management; Managing Member; 01/2012; Approx. 1 hour/month; Approx. 1 hour/month during trading hours; Management services of accounting practice.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2011

Experience


Current

February 15, 2022 - Present

RWC FOR LIFE

Office #1: 17874 Us Hwy 41 N., Lutz, FL 33549
RIA
CRD#: 317898
LUTZ, FL
Past

June 22, 2020 - May 19, 2022

SIMPLICITY WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 300572
Lutz, FL
Past

January 6, 2017 - September 13, 2018

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
Past

June 9, 2016 - September 13, 2018

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
Past

April 21, 2015 - November 29, 2016

ONPOINTE ADVISORY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 162143
LUTZ, FL
Past

September 19, 2011 - February 4, 2014

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7995
LUTZ, FL
Past

September 5, 2011 - February 4, 2014

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7995
LUTZ, FL
Past

April 28, 2011 - August 4, 2011

FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES OF TAMPA, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115026
LUTZ, FL
Past

March 12, 2007 - December 31, 2009

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7995
LUTZ, FL
Past

November 8, 2006 - December 31, 2009

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7995
LUTZ, FL
Past

September 18, 2003 - October 31, 2006

QA3 FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104957
LUTZ, FL
Past

September 11, 2003 - October 31, 2006

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
LUTZ, FL
Past

January 17, 2001 - September 9, 2003

FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45850
OMAHA, NE
Past

January 29, 1999 - February 2, 2001

IAC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14081
TINLEY PARK, IL
Past

May 30, 1997 - December 16, 1998

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 10, 1996 - June 4, 1997

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 8, 1990 - March 27, 1991

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(11/8/2022)
IAR
Illinois
(2/15/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/12/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


RF
RWC FOR LIFE
RETIRE WITH CONFIDENCE FOR LIFE, LLC | RWC FOR LIFE

CRD#: 317898 / SEC#:

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2022 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/15/2022 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/15/2022 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
2020 Calamos Court Suite 200, Naperville, IL 60563
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 393-6500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts199
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 23,339,870

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Company Information


RWC FOR LIFE

CRD#: 317898Lutz, FL 33549

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