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Russell J. Kramer

INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK
Grimes, IA 50111
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CRD#: 2365564
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Professional summary


Russell John Kramer, who also goes by Russell Kramer, is a registered financial advisor currently at INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. located in Grimes, Iowa.

Russell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Russell has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 3 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Russell Kramer

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. RUSSELL KRAMER;SELF; WRITING FIXED INSURANCE THROUGH BROKERS CLEARING HOUSE AND MIDLAND NATIONAL; 40 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY/5 DURING TRADING HOURS. 2. GRIMES FINANCIAL FUTURES TRADING LLC; 101 SE 2ND STREET, GRIMES, IA; OWNER/BROKER; HEDGING CORN/SOYBEAN PRODUCERS PRIMARILY; 90 HOURS PER MONTH SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY/30 DURING TRADING HOURS. 3. FINANCE COMMITTEE OF DALLAS CENTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION, MEET AT THE GRIMES HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY. ON FINANCE COMMITTEE; ASSIST IN WHO AND HOW THE FUNDS ARE MANAGED. 1 HOUR PER MONTH/O HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 23, 2018 - Present

INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.

Office #1: Kramer Wealth Advisory 101 Se 2nd Street, Grimes, IA 50111
RIA
CRD#: 286262
Grimes, IA
Past

February 14, 2011 - August 27, 2018

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
GRIMES, IA
Past

June 10, 2005 - August 27, 2018

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
GRIMES, IA
Past

April 1, 2002 - June 24, 2005

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 14869
LINCOLN, NE
Past

October 4, 2000 - March 5, 2002

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 25, 1995 - February 28, 1996

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 10, 1995 - September 25, 1995

WESTERN FEDERAL GROUP

BD
CRD#: 20456
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

March 8, 1995 - May 25, 1995

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA

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".
IW
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
ANTHEM FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP | M.A.S.FINANCIAL AND TAX GROUP | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRAMER WEALTH ADVISORY | KFA FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK GROUP | HOLT ADVISORY GROUP | GILCHRIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ETZEL FINANCIAL RESOURCES | DV FINANCIAL | CAPITAL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARCHER FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 286262 / SEC#: 801-110559

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2019 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
Arizona
(9/17/2018)
IAR
Florida
(9/29/2020)
IAR
Illinois
(8/23/2018)
IAR
Iowa
(8/29/2018)
IAR
Kansas
(11/23/2021)
IAR
Missouri
(8/27/2018)
IAR
Nebraska
(8/31/2018)
IAR
Texas
(4/20/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/7/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


IW
INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.
ANTHEM FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SUNBURST FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PREFERRED WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | POINDEXTER FINANCIAL GROUP | M.A.S.FINANCIAL AND TAX GROUP | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KRAMER WEALTH ADVISORY | KFA FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC. | INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK GROUP | HOLT ADVISORY GROUP | GILCHRIST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ETZEL FINANCIAL RESOURCES | DV FINANCIAL | CAPITAL INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | BEACON FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARCHER FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 286262 / SEC#: 801-110559

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/1/2017 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2350 Nw 128th St, Urbandale, IA 50323
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 461-5123
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

250106 ADV 2A (1/6/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,626
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 422,577,169

Red Flags


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Company Information


INDEPENDENT WEALTH NETWORK, INC.

CRD#: 286262Grimes, IA 50111

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