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Charles W. Stauffer

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CRD#: 2957918
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Charles Winthrop Stauffer

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Charles Winthrop Stauffer, who also goes by Win Stauffer, was a registered financial professional .

Charles is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Charles had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases

Win Stauffer

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.
Win Stauffer holds an active insurance license but is not currently offering insurance services or operating in the capacity of an insurance agent.

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Experience

Past

April 27, 2026 - July 2, 2026

A BETTER WAY FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 304914
ALLENTOWN, PA
Past

August 29, 2025 - December 23, 2025

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 265
MEDIA, PA
Past

August 29, 2025 - December 23, 2025

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MEDIA, PA
Past

September 11, 2018 - January 16, 2025

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Fort Washington, PA
Past

September 6, 2018 - January 16, 2025

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
Fort Washington, PA
Past

September 6, 2018 - January 16, 2025

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
Fort Washington, PA
Past

August 6, 2013 - August 31, 2018

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151829
PHILADELPHIA,, PA
Past

April 17, 2013 - September 11, 2018

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118787
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 15, 2001 - March 28, 2013

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
Past

January 14, 1998 - September 19, 2000

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/18/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/17/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/13/1998
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/27/2018
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

AB
A BETTER WAY FINANCIAL, LLC
A BETTER WAY FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 304914 / SEC#:

New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2020 Approved)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/21/2019 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
6357 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 18109
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 440-1700
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts904
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 72,760,000

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Company Information

A BETTER WAY FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 304914

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