Charles W. Stauffer

A BETTER WAY FINANCIAL

Allentown, PA 18109

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 2957918

Professional summary

Charles Winthrop Stauffer, who also goes by Win Stauffer, is a registered financial advisor currently at A BETTER WAY FINANCIAL, LLC located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Charles has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

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.

The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Charles Winthrop Stauffer's 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

April 27, 2026 - Present

A BETTER WAY FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 6357 Airport Road, Allentown, PA 18109

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.

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

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

CRD#: 118787

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Past

May 15, 2001 - March 28, 2013

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

CRD#: 7452

MALVERN, PA

Past

January 14, 1998 - September 19, 2000

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

CRD#: 10690

OAKS, PA

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

Pennsylvania
(4/27/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/18/2013

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/17/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/13/1998

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 11/27/2018

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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)

PREMIUM

Stay ahead of every change that matters. Proactive intelligence on your advisors, before issues escalate.

Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyScheduled alerts keep you informed without lifting a finger.

Catch Firm Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

Trends, Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	904
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 72,760,000

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Gregory Holland

O'HAGAN GROUP, INC.

IAR

Bethlehem, PA

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Charles W. Stauffer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Charles Winthrop Stauffer's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

A BETTER WAY FINANCIAL, LLC

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

PNC CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/18/2013

Series 63

Date: 1/17/1998

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/13/1998

Series 24

Date: 11/27/2018

Current Firm

A BETTER WAY FINANCIAL, LLC

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

A BETTER WAY FINANCIAL, LLC

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors