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Cynthia D. Tornetta
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
Goodyear, AZ
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CRD#: 2266723
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Cynthia Deanne Frances TornettaINTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
Professional summary
Cynthia Deanne Frances Tornetta, who also goes by Cynthia Frances, Cynthia D F Smith, Cynthia D F Tornetta, Cynthia Deanne Frances Tornetta, Cynthia Tornetta, Cynthia Df Tornetta, is a registered financial advisor currently at INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. located in Goodyear, Arizona.
Cynthia is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Cynthia has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Aliases
Cynthia Frances | Cynthia D F Smith | Cynthia D F Tornetta | Cynthia Deanne Frances Tornetta | Cynthia Tornetta | Cynthia Df Tornetta
Other business activities
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1) Life and Health Insurance Agent; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 13311 So. 186th Avenue, Goodyear, AZ 85251; Sales and service of life and health insurance policies. Not investment related. Licensed in AZ and CA; Owner/Insurance Agent; Start date 08/26/1999; 80 hours per month; 40 hours per month during trading hours; Service and sales of existing and new life and health business. 2) Residential Rental Single-Family Home / Owner; Not Investment Related; 12902 W. Palm Lane, Avondale, AZ, 85392, United States; Residential Rental; Owner; Start 5/1/2008; 1 hours per month; 0 hours per month during trading hours; Other Compensation; Monthly rent payment for compensation type. 3) Actor - Cynthia Frances - self; Not Investment Related; 4400 No. Scottsdale Rd., #260 PMB, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251, United States; Actor; Screen Actors Guild Actor / Member; Start 8/24/1987; 1 hours per month; 0 hours per month during trading hours; Other Compensation; Residuals. 4. Catholic Daughters of the Americas; Investment related - No; 4400 No. Scottsdale Rd., #260 PMB, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251; Volunteer work, bake sales, book sales for local Court 2708 in Arizona; Volunteer; Start date 12/17/2022; 10 hours per month; 1 hour per month during trading hours; Volunteer work, bake sales, book sales for local Court 2708 in Arizona 5. Estrella Conservative Club and Legislative District 23; Investment related - No; 4400 No. Scottsdale Rd., #260 PMB, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251; I am a state of Arizona Precinct / State Committeewoman. This is not a business, it's volunteer to help register voters and get out the vote / information; Volunteer; Start date 08/22/2022; 10 hours per month; 10 hours per month during trading hours; I am a state of Arizona Precinct / State Committeewoman. This is not a business, it's volunteer to help register voters and get out the vote / information.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 3, 2026 - Present
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 139627
Goodyear, AZ
Current
June 3, 2026 - Present
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 139627
Goodyear, AZ
Past
May 22, 2025 - April 22, 2026
FBL MARKETING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 5309
Goodyear, AZ
Past
August 1, 2024 - May 9, 2025
BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 173962
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
April 23, 2019 - April 23, 2024
VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7452
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
November 17, 2008 - January 3, 2019
VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC
RIA
CRD#: 106494
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
May 24, 2000 - January 3, 2019
VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
BD
CRD#: 37886
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
July 9, 1999 - May 31, 2000
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
October 2, 1997 - June 22, 1999
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
August 10, 1995 - October 2, 1997
MUTUAL OF OMAHA INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 611
OMAHA, NE
Past
August 31, 1992 - April 28, 1995
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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IA
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
18TH STREET FINANCIAL | WMBURT ADVISORS | WEALTHADVISORS GROUP | WEALTH PLANNING CONSULTANTS | WEALTH FORMAT SYSTEM | WEALTH CENTERS OF AMERICA | WALLACH FINANCIAL | TRIO WEALTH ADVISORY | TRANDAI FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | TR FINANCIAL GROUP | THE LIMPERT GROUP | THE FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS | SWANSON FINANCIAL | SUMNER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | STEWART WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLOMON WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | SHONSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SECURE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC. | ROAD TO RETIREMENT, INC | RICHARD OLSON FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS OF IOWA LLC | RETIREMENT RESOURCES USA, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING ADVISORS | RETIREMENT DESIGNERS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | RETIREBYDESIGN | REIDY FINANCIAL | PREMIER INVESTMENT ADVISORS GROUP | PMN FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | PLANNINGKAMP | PERSPECTIVE WEALTH PLANNING | PEARCE FINANCIAL SERVICES | PALOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | OZARK FINANCIAL SERVICES OF NWA, INC. | OLIVE TREE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NATIONAL INVESTORS INC. | MONEY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | MJ FINANCIAL SERVICES | MICHAEL J LUCIA & ASSOCIATES | MEDLOCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCANN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MARTINI FINANCIAL SERVICES | M2 (SQUARED) WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE WOLF FINANCIAL | LISLE FINANCIAL GROUP | LIGHTHOUSE AGENCY INC | LIFE INCOME MANAGEMENT | LEGEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAMB FINANCIAL SERVICES | L LOVIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRATZER ADVISORY GROUP LLC | KLYN FINANCIAL | KANAVY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | JONES FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | JML FINANCIAL GROUP | JETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JDJ FINANCIAL GROUP | J.C. WARRICK & COMPANY | ISLAND WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | INVESTMENT RESOURCES OF AMERICA | INTELLECTUAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | INTEGRITY WEALTH | INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. | INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC | HR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HOWARD AND HOWARD, LLC. | HOOSIER ADVISOR AND ASSOCIATES | HEARTLAND RETIREMENT GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREMLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT RIVER INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC. | GARDNER BROWN ASSOCIATES, INC | FUNDAMENTAL VALUE ANALYTICS | FREEDOM WEALTH GROUP | FREDERICKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREDERICK W. STANSBERRY SOLUTIONS | FORESIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | FIORE TAX AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL INTEGRITY GROUP | FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ESCOBAR FINANCIAL SERVICES | EGHRARI WEALTH | E.R. INIGUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DANNY HORN FINANCIAL | CREUTZER FINANCIAL GROUP | COVERAGE SOLUTIONS | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & TAX SERVICE | CG FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRICK FINANCIAL GROUP | CAPITAL PROTECT GROUP | CAPITAL GROUP, INC | BRYTON FINANCIAL | BRUNO FINANCIAL SERVICES | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN STATES | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BROKERS FINANCIAL | BROCK FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BI FINANCIAL SERVICES | BELL FINANCIAL | B.I. FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC | ARREOLA FINANCIAL | AMERICAN ACADEMY WEALTH | AFFLUENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AARON M SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP | 22ND STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 139627 / SEC#: 801-69742, 8-67239
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/14/2008 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/21/2008 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2008 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/14/2008 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2008 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2008 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/24/2008 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/25/2008 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2008 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/21/2008 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Virgin Islands
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2008 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
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RR
Arizona(6/3/2026)
IAR
Arizona(6/3/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 8/1/2024
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
IA
INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC.
18TH STREET FINANCIAL | WMBURT ADVISORS | WEALTHADVISORS GROUP | WEALTH PLANNING CONSULTANTS | WEALTH FORMAT SYSTEM | WEALTH CENTERS OF AMERICA | WALLACH FINANCIAL | TRIO WEALTH ADVISORY | TRANDAI FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | TR FINANCIAL GROUP | THE LIMPERT GROUP | THE FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS | SWANSON FINANCIAL | SUMNER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | STEWART WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLOMON WEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC | SHONSEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SECURE RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC. | ROAD TO RETIREMENT, INC | RICHARD OLSON FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS OF IOWA LLC | RETIREMENT RESOURCES USA, INC | RETIREMENT PLANNING ADVISORS | RETIREMENT DESIGNERS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | RETIREBYDESIGN | REIDY FINANCIAL | PREMIER INVESTMENT ADVISORS GROUP | PMN FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | PLANNINGKAMP | PERSPECTIVE WEALTH PLANNING | PEARCE FINANCIAL SERVICES | PALOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | OZARK FINANCIAL SERVICES OF NWA, INC. | OLIVE TREE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NATIONAL INVESTORS INC. | MONEY ADVISORS GROUP, INC. | MJ FINANCIAL SERVICES | MICHAEL J LUCIA & ASSOCIATES | MEDLOCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MCCANN ASSET MANAGEMENT | MARTINI FINANCIAL SERVICES | M2 (SQUARED) WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LONE WOLF FINANCIAL | LISLE FINANCIAL GROUP | LIGHTHOUSE AGENCY INC | LIFE INCOME MANAGEMENT | LEGEND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LAMB FINANCIAL SERVICES | L LOVIE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRATZER ADVISORY GROUP LLC | KLYN FINANCIAL | KANAVY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | JONES FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | JML FINANCIAL GROUP | JETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JDJ FINANCIAL GROUP | J.C. WARRICK & COMPANY | ISLAND WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | INVESTMENT RESOURCES OF AMERICA | INTELLECTUAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC | INTEGRITY WEALTH | INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC. | INTEGRITY ALLIANCE, LLC | HR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HOWARD AND HOWARD, LLC. | HOOSIER ADVISOR AND ASSOCIATES | HEARTLAND RETIREMENT GROUP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREMLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREAT RIVER INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC. | GARDNER BROWN ASSOCIATES, INC | FUNDAMENTAL VALUE ANALYTICS | FREEDOM WEALTH GROUP | FREDERICKS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREDERICK W. STANSBERRY SOLUTIONS | FORESIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | FIORE TAX AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL INTEGRITY GROUP | FINANCIAL & ESTATE PLANNING SERVICES | ESCOBAR FINANCIAL SERVICES | EGHRARI WEALTH | E.R. INIGUEZ FINANCIAL GROUP | DANNY HORN FINANCIAL | CREUTZER FINANCIAL GROUP | COVERAGE SOLUTIONS | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & TAX SERVICE | CG FINANCIAL GROUP | CARRICK FINANCIAL GROUP | CAPITAL PROTECT GROUP | CAPITAL GROUP, INC | BRYTON FINANCIAL | BRUNO FINANCIAL SERVICES | BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN STATES | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC. | BROKERS INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BROKERS FINANCIAL | BROCK FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRANDT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | BI FINANCIAL SERVICES | BELL FINANCIAL | B.I. FINANCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC | ARREOLA FINANCIAL | AMERICAN ACADEMY WEALTH | AFFLUENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AARON M SMITH FINANCIAL GROUP | 22ND STATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 139627 / SEC#: 801-69742, 8-67239
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/14/2008 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/21/2008 Terminated)Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2008 Terminated)Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/14/2008 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2008 Terminated)Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/15/2008 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/24/2008 Terminated)Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/25/2008 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2008 Terminated)Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/21/2008 Terminated)Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2008 Terminated)South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Virgin Islands
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2012 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/18/2008 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/17/2008 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
4135 Nw Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Mailing Address
4135 Nw Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone number
(877) 886-1939
Established
Delaware since 06/03/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
265
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INDEPENDENT MARKETING, LLC | DIRECT OWNER | |
| AUKES, BRIAN EDWARD | PRESIDENT | 2712193 |
| BAKER, ANDREA K | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP | 5533991 |
| HECKLER, CARIE MARIE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4557559 |
| MERLA, CHRISTOPHER AARON | HEAD OF OPERATIONS | 4790661 |
| MUJDZIC, BELMA | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 4629710 |
| OSBY, ANDREW ALLEN | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | 4202621 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,148 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,409,759,253 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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