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Edward A. Bails

FORTIFIED WEALTH
ELKHART, IN 46514
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CRD#: 2898766
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Professional summary


Edward Anthony Bails, CFP®, who also goes by Tony Bails, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORTIFIED WEALTH located in Elkhart, Indiana.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Edward has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tony Bails

Other business activities


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B2 Financial, Inc.; Investment-related; Same address; Insurance Agency; Owner and President; Since 05/2009; Approximately 10% of time per month

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

August 8, 2024 - Present

FORTIFIED WEALTH

Office #1: 3110 Windsor Court Suite B, Elkhart, IN 46514
RIA
CRD#: 332137
ELKHART, IN
Past

October 6, 2021 - September 6, 2024

ENLIGHTENED FINANCE LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282965
Elkhart, IN
Past

September 19, 2019 - November 16, 2021

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 282580
Elkhart, IN
Past

June 30, 2016 - September 30, 2019

ARBOR POINT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 165127
Elkhart, IN
Past

June 30, 2016 - September 30, 2019

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
ELKHART, IN
Past

January 30, 2015 - June 30, 2016

PRIVATE ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155216
ELKHART, IN
Past

March 10, 2014 - February 21, 2015

U.S. FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 108763
BRAINTREE, MA
Past

February 21, 2014 - July 14, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ELKHART, IN
Past

May 21, 2009 - February 24, 2014

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
ELKHART, IN
Past

May 21, 2009 - February 24, 2014

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
ELKHART, IN
Past

April 3, 2006 - June 8, 2009

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 12984
ELKHART, IN
Past

April 3, 2006 - June 8, 2009

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
ELKHART, IN
Past

October 31, 2005 - April 7, 2006

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
ELKHART, IN
Past

October 31, 2005 - April 7, 2006

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
ELKHART, IN
Past

January 7, 2003 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 20068
ELKHART, IN
Past

December 11, 2002 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 17, 2002 - January 2, 2003

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
ELKHART, IN
Past

March 22, 2002 - January 2, 2003

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

January 26, 2001 - March 6, 2002

SENTRA SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10249
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 22, 2000 - February 2, 2001

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

June 9, 1997 - March 23, 2000

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
BOSTON, MA

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
Indiana
(8/8/2024)
IAR
Michigan
(9/5/2024)
IAR
Texas
(8/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/23/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FW
FORTIFIED WEALTH
FORTIFIED WEALTH | FORTIFIED WEALTH ADVISORS. LLC | FORTIFIED WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 332137 / SEC#:

Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/8/2024 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/3/2024 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/2/2024 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information


Main Address
3110 Windsor Court Suite B, Elkhart, IN 46514
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 737-5307
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts91
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 15,158,000

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Company Information


FORTIFIED WEALTH

CRD#: 332137Elkhart, IN 46514

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