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Howard Tobias Kaufman

Howard T. Kaufman

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CRD#: 2503478
Howard Tobias Kaufman

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.

Howard Tobias Kaufman, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Howard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Howard had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

December 18, 2002 - November 13, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 123355
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Past

May 26, 2000 - May 13, 2002

FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45850
OMAHA, NE
Past

June 24, 1997 - May 18, 1999

SICOR SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 16195
DAYTON, OH
Past

September 5, 1996 - June 20, 1997

WORKMAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 31898
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Past

August 25, 1994 - October 11, 1995

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 25, 1994 - October 11, 1995

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/8/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LTD
FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LTD

CRD#: 123355 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
355 W Dundee #100, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Company Information


FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LTD

CRD#: 123355

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