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Louis A. Valdez

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CRD#: 2172836
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Louis Anthony Valdez Jr, CFP®, who also goes by Louie Jr Valdez, Louie A. Anthony Valdez Jr, Louis A Valdez Jr, Louie Anthony Valdez Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Louis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Louis had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Louie Jr Valdez | Louie A. Anthony Valdez Jr | Louis A Valdez Jr | Louie Anthony Valdez Jr

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) Desert Financial Credit Union; yes investment related; Phoenix, AZ; Financial Institution; Bank Associate; Bank Associate; Started 04/2024; 160hrs/month; 130hrs/month during trading hours; Bank Associate 2) Desert Financial Wealth Management; not investment related; Phoenix, AZ; DBA/support company; Advisor; Started 04/2024; 0hrs/month; 0hrs/month during trading hours; Financial Advisor

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2014

Experience

Past

April 2, 2024 - July 31, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Phoenix, AZ
Past

April 2, 2024 - July 31, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
Phoenix, AZ
Past

July 5, 2018 - March 23, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

July 5, 2018 - March 23, 2021

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

July 8, 1997 - July 17, 2018

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

September 16, 1991 - July 17, 2018

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA

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".
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
MARY ELIZABETH HAAS | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2008 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/16/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/18/1991
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/11/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/13/1991
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC
MARY ELIZABETH HAAS | RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC | RAYMOND JAMES ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 149018 / SEC#: 801-69815

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/23/2008 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
880 Carillon Parkway, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
Mailing Address
Phone number
(727) 567-3020
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6,727

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC. WRAP BROCHURE (6/30/2025)
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC. FIRM BROCHURE (6/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,030,208
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 344,868,106,925

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/12/2025
Cover Page
Report
08/21/2024
Cover Page
Report
09/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

CRD#: 149018

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