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Peter W. Helms

EXETER FINANCIAL
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253-3644
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CRD#: 3048228
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Professional summary


Peter Westover Helms, CIMA®, who also goes by Peter W Helms, is a registered financial advisor currently at EXETER FINANCIAL, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Peter W Helms

Other business activities


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H2GLOBAL LLC-BUSINESS CONSULTING, MANAGING MEMBER/CONSULTANT, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 7001 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 1055, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253, DEC 2007 TO PRESENT, 5 HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. ZIPSIT, INC.-A TECHNOLOGY COMPANY, ON DEMAND SITTING SERVICE, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 7001 N. SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 1055, SCOTTSDALE AZ. CO-FOUNDER/CEO, JULY 2015 TO PRESENT, 5-10 HOURS PER WEEK, CONFERENCE CALLS AND MEETINGS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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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®
CIMA®

Experience


Current

April 5, 2007 - Present

EXETER FINANCIAL, LLC

Office #1: 7001 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 1040, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-3644
RIA
CRD#: 143420
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 4, 2008 - December 31, 2016

BMA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 108219
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 16, 2007 - February 4, 2008

THE SHEMANO GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35528
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 24, 2006 - May 4, 2007

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 10105
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 24, 2006 - May 4, 2007

OGILVIE SECURITY ADVISORS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10105
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 14, 2005 - October 10, 2006

FBR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108883
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

April 12, 2005 - October 10, 2006

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25027
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 17, 2003 - April 1, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
SEATTLE, WA
Past

January 15, 2003 - April 1, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 21, 1998 - March 6, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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EXETER FINANCIAL, LLC
ALKEME FINANCIAL SERVICES | EXETER FINANCIAL, LLC | ALKEME WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 143420 / SEC#: 801-67719

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2007 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
Arizona
(4/5/2007)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/16/1998
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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EXETER FINANCIAL, LLC
ALKEME FINANCIAL SERVICES | EXETER FINANCIAL, LLC | ALKEME WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 143420 / SEC#: 801-67719

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7001 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 1040, Scottsdale, AZ 85253-3644
Mailing Address
Phone number
(480) 588-0830
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EXETER FINANCIAL, LLC ADV PART 2A 03.17.2025 (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts631
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 366,250,324

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Company Information


EXETER FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 143420Scottsdale, AZ 85253-3644

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