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Armando Fernandez
AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS
MIAMI SHORES, FL
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CRD#: 3079602
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Professional summary
Armando Fernandez is a registered financial advisor currently at AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. located in Miami Shores, Florida.
Armando is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Armando has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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INSIGNIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; MIAMI SHORES, FL; DBA FOR INVESTMENT PRACTICE; OWNER; ACTIVITY BEGAN 1/2025; I DEVOTE APPX 160 HOURS PER MONTH TO THIS ACTIVITY ALL DURING TRADING HOURS; LLC DEVELOPED FOR INVESTMENT BUSINESS. 1TPTR INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED; ONLINE; MEMBER; ACTIVITY BEGAN IN 2022; I DEVOTE 30 HOURS PER MONTH TO THIS ACTIVITY WITH APPX 28 OF THOSE HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS; EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OF TRADERS THAT SHARE IDEAS AND RESEARCH. OUTSIDE INSURANCE SALES; INVESTMENT RELATED; MIAMI SHORES, FL; AGENT; ACTIVITY BEGAN IN 1998; I DEVOTE VERY LITTLE TO NO TIME TO THIS ACTIVITY; AS NEEDED WHEN A CLIENT REQUESTS INSURANCE.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Current
January 6, 2025 - Present
AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7995
MIAMI SHORES, FL
Current
January 2, 2025 - Present
AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
RIA
BD
CRD#: 7995
MIAMI SHORES, FL
Past
October 14, 2024 - January 7, 2025
OSAIC ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 171070
Miami Shores, FL
Past
October 11, 2024 - October 11, 2024
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 23131
MIAMI SHORES, FL
Past
October 11, 2024 - January 7, 2025
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
MIAMI SHORES, FL
Past
January 10, 2017 - October 11, 2024
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS ADVISORS, INC
RIA
CRD#: 112697
HOLBROOK, NY
Past
September 12, 2016 - October 11, 2024
AMERICAN PORTFOLIOS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18487
MIAMI SHORES, FL
Past
June 1, 2009 - August 22, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
MIAMI BEACH, FL
Past
June 1, 2009 - August 22, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
MIAMI BEACH, FL
Past
May 4, 2009 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
RIA
CRD#: 8209
MIAMI, FL
Past
April 24, 2009 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 8209
MIAMI, FL
Past
August 5, 2004 - April 29, 2009
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4161
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL
Past
July 27, 2004 - April 29, 2009
MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4161
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL
Past
March 28, 2003 - August 5, 2004
UNION PLANTERS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 111807
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL
Past
September 11, 1998 - August 5, 2004
PFIC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 34941
FRANKLIN, TN
Past
July 7, 1998 - September 11, 1998
CAL FED INVESTMENTS
BD
CRD#: 19631
SACRAMENTO, CA
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".
AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
1ST INSURANCE AGENCY | WPF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WILLY MIRANDA | WENGER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH QC | WEALTH ADVISORS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | WEALTH ADVISORS FINANCIAL GROUP | WATERSEED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TOWER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY | TK FINANCIAL | TJ SULLIVAN & COMPANY | TIMBERLAND FINANCIAL GROUP | THOMAS G. SCHAEFER & ASSOCIATES | THE WENSTRUP COMPANY | THE SERPE INSURANCE AGENCY | THE ONLY CORNERSTONE | THE MCCAUSLAND GROUP | THE LANCASTER COMPANY | THE CF PARTNERS | STRAUTS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | STERLING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES | SMITH INS & FINANCIAL | SLJ FINANCIAL | SILVER BIRCH CAPITAL ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SEMRAU WEALTH STRATEGIES | SEABREEZE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHNEIDER CONSULTANTS | SCHMIDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBS STAR | SAN DIEGO FINANCIAL | SALTIEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | ROBERT B. AUSDAL & CO. INC. | RIVERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT | RETIREWELL USA | R-AXIS | Q C SECURE SOLUTIONS | PRAXIS CAPITAL AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | PAXTON FINANCIAL SERVICES | PASSPORT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OCEAN CREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEWMAN & ASSOCIATES | NESTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MISSION CRITICAL FPI | MINT HILL WEALTH | MCLEMORE FINANCIAL | MCCAUSLAND GROUP | MBC INSURANCE GROUP | M. BROWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS | LICHTFUSS FINANCIAL SERVICES | LEONARD DIGATE INCOME PLANNING | KVASNICKA & KNEIP | KRM FINANCIAL SERVICES | KENTWOOD HOLDINGS, INC | KARSTENSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | JULIAN FINANCIAL GROUP | JOAN K. JOHNSON FINANCIAL | JML THE LANCASTER CO | JANKOWSKI FINANCIAL SERVICES | INTERVEST INTERNATIONAL, INC. | INTERVEST INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES CORPORATION | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | INSIGNIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIANO & COMPANY CPA'S INC | HOMER FINANCIAL INC | HINSDALE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | HERITAGE PARTNERS | HANSON FINANCIAL | HALL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GREENWAY ADVISORS | GRANITE INVESTMENT SERVICE | GOLDEN TRIANGLE FINANCIAL | GOLDEN IVY ASSOCIATES | GILBERTSEN FINANCIAL GROUP | FROMM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FROLICSTEIN FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM FINANCIAL GROUP | FOX VALLEY FINANCIAL | FIRST GEN PLANNING | FETTIG & ASSOCIATES | FARLEY FINANCIAL | ENGEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELLEFSON AND ASSOCIATES | DURMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING | DOWLING LEGACY AND RETIREMENT | DENNIS A. LIPOFF, PH.D & ASSOCIATES, LTD | DENIM AND DIAMONDS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | DEAN JOHNSON ADVISORY | DAVIS WEALTH ADVISORS | DANIELS, ALEXANDER & DANIELS | CROSS WALK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | CLARITY GROUP MIDWEST | CHOICES FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHICAGO FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CARR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES | C&C ASSET MANAGEMENT | BURGOYNE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIG TIMBER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BEVERLY CURMANSKIE FINANCIAL, LLC | BERMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH | BCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BATLINER AND ASSOCIATES | B & N FINANCIAL | AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. | ARMOUR CAPITAL, LLC | ARBLASTER CONSULTING | APERATURE WEALTH PARTNERS | AMERICAN IRA ADVISOR | ALBERTS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 7995 / SEC#: 801-69266, 8-24519
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2008 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Florida(1/2/2025)
IAR
Florida(1/6/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
1ST INSURANCE AGENCY | WPF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | WILLY MIRANDA | WENGER FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH QC | WEALTH ADVISORS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC | WEALTH ADVISORS FINANCIAL GROUP | WATERSEED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TOWER FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY | TK FINANCIAL | TJ SULLIVAN & COMPANY | TIMBERLAND FINANCIAL GROUP | THOMAS G. SCHAEFER & ASSOCIATES | THE WENSTRUP COMPANY | THE SERPE INSURANCE AGENCY | THE ONLY CORNERSTONE | THE MCCAUSLAND GROUP | THE LANCASTER COMPANY | THE CF PARTNERS | STRAUTS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL PLANNING | STERLING FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES | SMITH INS & FINANCIAL | SLJ FINANCIAL | SILVER BIRCH CAPITAL ADVISORS | SHAMROCK FINANCIAL PLANNING | SEMRAU WEALTH STRATEGIES | SEABREEZE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHNEIDER CONSULTANTS | SCHMIDT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBS STAR | SAN DIEGO FINANCIAL | SALTIEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SAFE HARBOR RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | ROBERT B. AUSDAL & CO. INC. | RIVERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT | RETIREWELL USA | R-AXIS | Q C SECURE SOLUTIONS | PRAXIS CAPITAL AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | PAXTON FINANCIAL SERVICES | PASSPORT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OCEAN CREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | NEWMAN & ASSOCIATES | NESTON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MISSION CRITICAL FPI | MINT HILL WEALTH | MCLEMORE FINANCIAL | MCCAUSLAND GROUP | MBC INSURANCE GROUP | M. BROWN FINANCIAL ADVISORS | LICHTFUSS FINANCIAL SERVICES | LEONARD DIGATE INCOME PLANNING | KVASNICKA & KNEIP | KRM FINANCIAL SERVICES | KENTWOOD HOLDINGS, INC | KARSTENSON FINANCIAL SERVICES | JULIAN FINANCIAL GROUP | JOAN K. JOHNSON FINANCIAL | JML THE LANCASTER CO | JANKOWSKI FINANCIAL SERVICES | INTERVEST INTERNATIONAL, INC. | INTERVEST INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES CORPORATION | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | INSIGNIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INDIANO & COMPANY CPA'S INC | HOMER FINANCIAL INC | HINSDALE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS | HERITAGE PARTNERS | HANSON FINANCIAL | HALL FINANCIAL PARTNERS | GREENWAY ADVISORS | GRANITE INVESTMENT SERVICE | GOLDEN TRIANGLE FINANCIAL | GOLDEN IVY ASSOCIATES | GILBERTSEN FINANCIAL GROUP | FROMM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FROLICSTEIN FINANCIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM FINANCIAL GROUP | FOX VALLEY FINANCIAL | FIRST GEN PLANNING | FETTIG & ASSOCIATES | FARLEY FINANCIAL | ENGEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ELLEFSON AND ASSOCIATES | DURMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING | DOWLING LEGACY AND RETIREMENT | DENNIS A. LIPOFF, PH.D & ASSOCIATES, LTD | DENIM AND DIAMONDS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | DEAN JOHNSON ADVISORY | DAVIS WEALTH ADVISORS | DANIELS, ALEXANDER & DANIELS | CROSS WALK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC | CLARITY GROUP MIDWEST | CHOICES FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHICAGO FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CARR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAPITAL BUSINESS STRATEGIES | C&C ASSET MANAGEMENT | BURGOYNE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BIG TIMBER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BEVERLY CURMANSKIE FINANCIAL, LLC | BERMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH | BCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BATLINER AND ASSOCIATES | B & N FINANCIAL | AUSDAL FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. | ARMOUR CAPITAL, LLC | ARBLASTER CONSULTING | APERATURE WEALTH PARTNERS | AMERICAN IRA ADVISOR | ALBERTS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 7995 / SEC#: 801-69266, 8-24519
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/6/2008 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/5/2008 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
5187 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA 52807
Mailing Address
5187 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone number
(563) 326-2064
Established
Iowa since 08/13/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
January
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
405
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| AFP HOLDCO, LLC | SHAREHOLDER | |
| HICKS, JOHN BRYAN | SHAREHOLDER,VICE PRESIDENT, BOARD MEMBER | |
| ROBERTS, DAVID BRUCE | VICE PRESIDENT, SHAREHOLDER, BOARD MEMBER | |
| SHUMBERG, IVANA M | FINOP | 3167225 |
| SIMPSON, JAMES JEFFERSON | SHAREHOLDER, CEO, BOARD MEMBER | 2204191 |
| WESTCOMB, NATHAN DAVID | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6342420 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,402 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,134,630,563 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2025 | ||
| 04/08/2024 | ||
| 01/31/2023 |
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