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Kurt A. Gutman

COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
FORT WAYNE, IN 46825
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CRD#: 2839761
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Professional summary


Kurt Alan Gutman, who also goes by Kurt A Gutman, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC located in Fort Wayne, Indiana and AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Kurt is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Kurt has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Kurt A Gutman

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) COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS - DBA - POSITION: IAR - NATURE: INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES - INVESTMENT RELATED: YES - START DATE: 06/2009 - ADDRESS: 9933 DUPONT CR W, FORT WAYNE, IN 46825. APPROX 160 HOURS PER MONTH/7 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING. REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE FOR AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS. BUSINESS STARTED 1/2021. COMPASS AND AUSDAL ARE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED AND ARE SEPARATE ENTITIES. APPROX. 160 HOURS PER MONTH/7 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING. 2) INSURANCE;INVESTMENT RELATED; FORT WAYNE, IN;INSURANCE SALES; AGENT; ACTIVITY BEGAN 08/1996; I DEVOTE APP 10 HOURS TO THIS ACTIVITY WITH ALL 10 HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; SALE OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS. 3) ALLEN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; FORT WAYNE, IN; CIVIC ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY DUTY IS CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS; BOARD MEMBER; ACTIVITY BEGAN 01/2024; I DEVOTE APPX 1 HOUR PER MONTH TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING TRADING HOURS; ASSIST COMMISSION WITH APPLICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS. 4) CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; FORT WAYNE, IN; BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT REPRESENT CONCORDIA EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION; BOARD MEMBER; ACTIVITY BEGAN OCT 2024; I DEVOTE APPX 5 HOURS TO THIS ACTIVITY WITH 2 OF THOSE HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; MAINTAIN SUSTAINABILITY OF THE MINISTRY AND IT MAY INVOLVE FUNDRAISING IN THE FUTURE.

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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

June 3, 2009 - Present

COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 9933 West Dupont Circle Dr. Ste 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
RIA
CRD#: 109131
FORT WAYNE, IN
Current

January 4, 2021 - Present

AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

Office #1: 9933 Dupont Circle Drive West, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7995
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

May 20, 2016 - December 31, 2020

HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19258
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

July 23, 2015 - May 25, 2016

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 1, 2009 - July 24, 2015

FINTEGRA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16741
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

May 27, 2003 - June 3, 2009

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 453
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 10, 2000 - June 3, 2009

J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 453
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

November 11, 1998 - August 31, 2000

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

May 13, 1998 - November 17, 1998

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2936
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 25, 1997 - January 26, 1998

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".
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COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
BROOKE POINT MANAGEMENT | PARTRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES | KENILWORTH, A DIVISION OF COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | GUIDANCE WEALTH LLC | COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | CFA INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 109131 / SEC#: 801-56002

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/1998 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.
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
Florida
(7/11/2022)
IAR
Indiana
(6/3/2009)
RR
Indiana
(1/4/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(1/14/2025)
RR
Ohio
(1/4/2021)
RR
Washington
(1/4/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/1/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC
BROOKE POINT MANAGEMENT | PARTRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES | KENILWORTH, A DIVISION OF COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | GUIDANCE WEALTH LLC | COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | CFA INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 109131 / SEC#: 801-56002

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9933 Dupont Circle Drive West Suite 100, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Mailing Address
Phone number
(260) 490-7878
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COMPASS FINANCIAL PART 2A BROCHURE (3/5/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts750
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 264,674,639

Red Flags


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Company Information


COMPASS FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 109131Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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