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Dave A. Buchanan

CREATIVEONE WEALTH
Lincoln, NE 68512
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CRD#: 2771420
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Professional summary


Dave Alan Buchanan, who also goes by Dave A Buchanan, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Dave is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Dave has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dave A Buchanan

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.
CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS: 8700 EXECUTIVE WOODS, DR. SUITE 200, LINCOLN, NE 68512; OWNER; IS A TAX ENTITY FOR INSURANCE BUSINESS TO BE PAID. CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS NAME WILL NOT BE USED IN ANY MARKETING, CORRESPONDENCE OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON THAN TO USE THE TAX ID NUMBER. 1+ HOURS/MONTH. 1+ HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING. START 12/2003 D.B.A TRINITY FINANCIAL GROUP; 8700 EXECUTIVE WOODS DR., SUITE 200, LINCOLN, NE 68512. RETIREMENT PLANNING, INVESTMENT SERVICES AND INSURANCE MARKETING. 1+ HOURS/MONTH. 1+ HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING. START 09/2016. SELF EMPLOYED INSURANCE AGENT: INVESTMENT RELATED. INSURANCE AGENT. 8700 EXECUTIVE WOODS DR. SUITE 200, LINCOLN, NE 68512. 40+ HOURS/ MONTH, 40+ HOURS/MONTH DURING TRADING. RESPONSIBLE FOR SELLING INSURANCE. START 05/1997.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

October 11, 2018 - Present

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 8700 Executive Woods Dr. Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68512
RIA
CRD#: 281213
Lincoln, NE
Past

September 30, 2016 - October 9, 2018

GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152665
Lincoln, NE
Past

July 26, 2004 - December 31, 2007

CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENT SPECIALISTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132032
LINCOLN, NE
Past

January 26, 1998 - September 11, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
LINCOLN, NE
Past

September 4, 1996 - September 11, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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".
CW
CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC
C1W | LA LOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC | COVENTRY WEALTH ADVISORS | CHANGEPATH, LLC | CHANGEPATH | CHANGE PATH LLC

CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2015 Approved)

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
Nebraska
(10/11/2018)
IAR
Texas
(5/14/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/23/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CW
CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC
C1W | LA LOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC | COVENTRY WEALTH ADVISORS | CHANGEPATH, LLC | CHANGEPATH | CHANGE PATH LLC

CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6330 Sprint Pkwy Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 402-7897
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
217

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVEONE WEALTH ADV PART 2A 03.31.2025 (4/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,437
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,828,907,475

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Company Information


CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 281213Lincoln, NE 68512

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