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David M. Suntken

RIA ADVISORY GROUP
Ames, IA
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CRD#: 2214499
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Professional summary


David Michael Suntken, CIMA®, who also goes by David Suntken, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Ames, Iowa.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


David Suntken

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view David Michael Suntken's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CIMA®

Experience


Current

August 3, 2020 - Present

RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152566
Ames, IA
Past

August 1, 2018 - July 24, 2020

BALEFIRE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168733
Des Moines, IA
Past

August 8, 2014 - December 31, 2017

BALEFIRE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 168733
AMES, IA
Past

December 6, 2002 - October 29, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DES MOINES, IA
Past

December 6, 2002 - July 15, 2020

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DES MOINES, IA
Past

July 10, 2001 - December 16, 2002

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 665
AMES, IA
Past

July 12, 1999 - December 16, 2002

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 13, 1992 - July 20, 1999

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
DAKOTA ADVISORY TEAM | TRIPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RIEA | RIAG, LLC DBA RIA ADVISORS | RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | PEDERSEN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFESTYLES INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | EA-ADVISORS, LLC | EA ADVISORS

CRD#: 152566 / SEC#: 801-117837

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2020 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Iowa
(8/3/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/25/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/15/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


RA
RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
DAKOTA ADVISORY TEAM | TRIPOINT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | RIEA | RIAG, LLC DBA RIA ADVISORS | RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | PEDERSEN INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFESTYLES INVESTMENT STRATEGIES | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | IEA WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | EA-ADVISORS, LLC | EA ADVISORS

CRD#: 152566 / SEC#: 801-117837

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/6/2020 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/5/2020 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
500 Sw 7th Street Suite 204, Des Moines, IA 50309
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 965-8588
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
23

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV FORM 2A CLIENT BROCHURE (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,009
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,517,836

Red Flags


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Company Information


RIA ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 152566Ames, IA

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