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Charles Ricky Skinner

Charles R. Skinner

AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE FINANCIAL
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268
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CRD#: 2933971
Charles Ricky Skinner

Professional summary

Charles Ricky Skinner, AIF®, CFP®, who also goes by C. Rick Skinner, Charles R Skinner, Rick Skinner, is a registered financial advisor currently at AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE FINANCIAL, LLC located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Charles has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

C. Rick Skinner | Charles R Skinner | Rick Skinner

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®
AIF®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1987

Experience

Current

November 14, 2021 - Present

AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 5455 W 86th St Suite 205, Indianapolis, IN 46268
RIA
CRD#: 288742
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

December 2, 2013 - December 31, 2021

WATERMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146530
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

April 8, 2011 - October 8, 2013

SUMMIT CPA GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 156195
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 16, 2003 - April 20, 2011

SKINNER FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 122709
NOBLESVILLE, IN
Past

October 17, 1997 - November 2, 1999

LASALLE ST SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 7191
ELMHURST, IL

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".
AE
AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE FINANCIAL, LLC
AEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEACH PLAN RETIRE, AEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEACH PLAN RETIRE | AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 288742 / SEC#: 801-123528

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2023 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2023 Terminated)

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
Florida
(9/5/2024)
IAR
Indiana
(11/14/2021)
IAR
Texas
(11/14/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/30/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/16/1997
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

AE
AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE FINANCIAL, LLC
AEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEACH PLAN RETIRE, AEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TEACH PLAN RETIRE | AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 288742 / SEC#: 801-123528

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/25/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/7/2023 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/28/2022 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/8/2023 Terminated)
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Contact information

Main Address
5455 W 86th St Suite 205, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Mailing Address
Phone number
(317) 941-6492
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts782
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 218,154,147

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Company Information

AN EXCEPTIONAL LIFE FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 288742Indianapolis, IN 46268

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