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Scott E. Whitten

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Grimes, IA
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CRD#: 2698261
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Professional summary


Scott Edward Whitten, who also goes by Scott E Whitten, is a registered financial advisor currently at VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Grimes, Iowa.

Scott is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Scott has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 26 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Scott E Whitten

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)SCOTT E WHITTEN; SOLE PROPRIETOR; 100% OWNERSHIP; 10% TIME SPENT; 30% COMP; OFFICER, INSURANCE AGENT LIFE/HEALTH FIXED ANUITIES AND LTC; INDEFINITE TERM 2) WE Properties, LLC; Real Estate; Unit Holder; Start Date: 08/2019; Approx Hours Spent On Activity Per Month: 2; Approx Hours Spent On Activity Per Month During Trading Hours: 0 3) Business Entity: Heartland Aquatics, LLC; Business Activity: Aquarium Service; Duties of Position: Design, Sales and Service; Title: Managing Member; Address: Grimes, IA; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 20; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 0 4) Business Entity: Insurance Consulting Services, LLC; Business Activity: Insurance Consulting; Duties of Position: Consulting with Insurance Agents; Title: Managing Member; Address: Grimes, IA; Approx. # of hours per month spent on activity: 5; Approx. # of hours spent during trading hours: 0

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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

June 11, 2024 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 2882
Grimes, IA
Current

June 10, 2024 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
BD
CRD#: 2882
West Des Moines, IA
Past

April 16, 2019 - June 30, 2022

BLACKRIDGE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 277085
Stewartville, MN
Past

October 8, 2015 - June 30, 2022

PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 157045
North Bend, WA
Past

January 9, 2014 - October 8, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
ROCHESTER, MN
Past

January 7, 2014 - October 8, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
ROCHESTER, MN
Past

May 14, 2012 - October 25, 2012

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
ROCHESTER, MN
Past

May 14, 2012 - October 25, 2012

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
ROCHESTER, MN
Past

June 28, 2011 - March 19, 2012

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 1763
LONG BEACH, CA
Past

June 27, 2011 - March 19, 2012

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
LONG BEACH, CA
Past

March 9, 2010 - June 23, 2011

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 9, 2010 - June 23, 2011

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 3, 2008 - February 9, 2009

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

August 2, 2007 - February 13, 2009

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

April 12, 2002 - July 16, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

April 30, 1999 - April 1, 2002

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

January 31, 1997 - January 14, 1999

CAL FED INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19631
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

November 21, 1996 - January 31, 1997

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI
Past

August 22, 1996 - March 3, 1997

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

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".
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Iowa
(6/11/2024)
IAR
Iowa
(6/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/2/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC | WASHINGTON SQUARE SECURITIES, INC. | VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | VARIABLE LIFE BROKERAGE DISTRIBUTORS | NWNL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | ING FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 2882 / SEC#: 801-46585, 8-13987

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/11/1994 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
+1 (800) 356-2906
Established
Minnesota since 04/26/1968
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
563

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV: FIRM BROCHURE (12/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA HOLDINGS INC.100% SHAREHOLDER
BOHN, FREDERICK HENRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5791728
DEPRATTI, JOHN JVP, OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2927917
PAASCH, STEPHAN ANTHONYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2968516
REILLY, JONATHAN FRANCISPRESIDENT2039032

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts11,854
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,744,735,129

Disclosures


Regulatory Event36
Arbitration9

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Company Information


VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882Grimes, IA

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