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Adam Westphalen

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CRD#: 2821723
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Adam Westphalen was a registered financial advisor .

Adam is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1996. Adam had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, Series 7, Series 30 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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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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Experience


Past

July 9, 2012 - December 31, 2012

VISTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125777
WESTPORT, CT
Past

April 28, 2009 - December 31, 2014

MOSAIC PORTFOLIO STRATEGISTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149364
WESTPORT, CT
Past

April 12, 2004 - June 25, 2007

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 9, 2001 - June 25, 2007

ASSETMARK CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 37583
PLEASANT HILL, CA
Past

December 13, 2000 - June 29, 2001

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 16, 2000 - August 16, 2000

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 16, 2000 - April 12, 2004

VISTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125777
STRATFORD, CT
Past

July 8, 2000 - December 7, 2000

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 19, 1999 - July 8, 2000

POLARIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14521
CONCORD, NH
Past

January 20, 1998 - December 31, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

December 4, 1997 - January 20, 1998

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 25, 1997 - February 6, 1998

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

May 1, 1997 - October 1, 1997

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 6, 1996 - December 3, 1996

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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: 1/16/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 12/12/2011
NFA Branch Manager Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


VI
VISTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
THE VISTA COMPANIES | VISTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 125777 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
191 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees

Documents


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Company Information


VISTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 125777

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