Samuel E. Badgley

SAM BADGLEY

RALEIGH, NC

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CRD#: 2945411

Professional summary

Samuel Eugene Badgley, who also goes by Sam E. Badgley, is a registered financial advisor currently at SAM BADGLEY INC. located in Raleigh, North Carolina and EFFICIENT ADVISORS located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Samuel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Sam E. Badgley

Other business activities

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1)EFFICIENT ADVISORS; INVESTMENT RELATED; AT RIA LOCATION RALEIGH, NC; INVESTMENT ADVISORY FIRM; REGISTERED IAR/SOLICITOR; START - 01/2025; 48 HRS/MO DURING TRADING 2)BADGLEY & CHRIST,AC.; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; RALEIGH, NC; TAX PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING FIRM; ASSOCIATE; START - 01/1990; SPENDS APPROX. 10% OF HIS TIME ON THIS ACTIVITY.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 13, 2015 - Present

SAM BADGLEY INC.

RIA

CRD#: 152632

RALEIGH, NC

Current

January 21, 2025 - Present

EFFICIENT ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 150144

Raleigh, NC

Past

January 27, 2010 - December 31, 2014

SAM BADGLEY INC.

RIA

CRD#: 152632

RALEIGH, NC

Past

August 26, 2008 - December 31, 2009

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 25803

WILLIAMSTOWN, WV

Past

February 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 25803

WILLIAMSTOWN, WV

Past

October 18, 2004 - March 6, 2008

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

WILLIAMSTOWN, WV

Past

September 14, 2004 - November 16, 2004

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30349

DALLAS, TX

Past

January 21, 1998 - September 28, 2004

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

DALLAS, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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EFFICIENT ADVISORS

ADVISOR SUPPORT SERVICES | EVIDENCE BASED ADVISORS | EFFICIENT ADVISORS, LLC | EFFICIENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 150144 / SEC#: 801-70110

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2009 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

North Carolina
(3/7/2018)

IAR

Ohio
(1/13/2015)

IAR

Texas
(1/28/2025)

IAR

West Virginia
(1/14/2015)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/22/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/24/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/1/1997

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

EFFICIENT ADVISORS

ADVISOR SUPPORT SERVICES | EVIDENCE BASED ADVISORS | EFFICIENT ADVISORS, LLC | EFFICIENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 150144 / SEC#: 801-70110

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/1/2009 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

Mason, OH

Mailing Address

9450 Sw Gemini Drive Pmb 65198, Beaverton, OR 97008

Phone number

(267) 613-6250

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EFFICIENT ADVISORS BROCHURE (7/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	17,312
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,768,397,462

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/25/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/07/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/06/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Samuel E. Badgley

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Samuel Eugene Badgley's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

EFFICIENT ADVISORS

SAM BADGLEY INC.

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

EFFICIENT ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/22/2008

Series 63

Date: 11/24/1997

Series 6

Date: 12/1/1997

Current Firm

EFFICIENT ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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