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Tara M. Lavarias
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
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CRD#: 3224589
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Professional summary
Tara Marie Lavarias, who also goes by Tara Marie Hafler, Tara Lavarias, is a registered financial advisor currently at NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Columbus, Ohio and NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION located in Columbus, Ohio.
Tara is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Tara has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Tara Marie Hafler | Tara Lavarias
Other business activities
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CLARK HAFLER POSITION: Agent on POA NATURE: Fiduciary Appointment (e.g., Trustee, Executor, POA) INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/02/2024 ADDRESS: 9016 Caymus Ct, Bakersfield CA 93312, United States DESCRIPTION: I am one of the listed agents on the Power of Attorney for my father Clark David Hafler. He occasionally needs assistance with inquiries on his bank accounts (regular checking and savings) or medical inquires. He does not have any investments.
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
October 9, 2024 - Present
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: One Nationwide Plaza 03-07-202, Columbus, OH 43215RIA
CRD#: 142373
COLUMBUS, OH
Current
October 8, 2024 - Present
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
Office #1: One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215BD
CRD#: 7110
Columbus, OH
Past
February 5, 2024 - September 10, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
RIA
CRD#: 5685
Bakersfield, CA
Past
February 5, 2024 - September 10, 2024
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
July 14, 2023 - February 2, 2024
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past
January 6, 2012 - July 11, 2023
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 16164
Bakersfield, CA
Past
January 6, 2012 - July 11, 2023
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 16164
Bakersfield, CA
Past
March 13, 2008 - January 6, 2012
INVESTMENT ADVISORS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 139233
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past
February 14, 2005 - January 6, 2012
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Past
April 12, 2002 - March 7, 2003
WORLD GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 114473
DULUTH, GA
Past
June 4, 1999 - April 12, 2002
WMA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
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".
NI
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 142373 / SEC#: 801-52664
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/1996 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.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
Alabama(10/8/2024)
RR
Alaska(10/8/2024)
RR
Arizona(10/8/2024)
RR
Arkansas(10/8/2024)
RR
California(10/8/2024)
RR
Colorado(10/8/2024)
RR
Connecticut(10/8/2024)
RR
Delaware(10/8/2024)
RR
District of Columbia(10/8/2024)
RR
Florida(10/8/2024)
RR
Georgia(10/8/2024)
RR
Hawaii(10/8/2024)
RR
Idaho(10/8/2024)
RR
Illinois(10/8/2024)
RR
Indiana(10/8/2024)
RR
Iowa(10/8/2024)
RR
Kansas(10/8/2024)
RR
Kentucky(10/8/2024)
RR
Louisiana(10/8/2024)
RR
Maine(10/8/2024)
RR
Maryland(10/8/2024)
RR
Massachusetts(10/8/2024)
RR
Michigan(10/8/2024)
RR
Minnesota(10/8/2024)
RR
Mississippi(10/8/2024)
RR
Missouri(10/8/2024)
RR
Montana(10/8/2024)
RR
Nebraska(10/8/2024)
RR
Nevada(10/8/2024)
RR
New Hampshire(10/8/2024)
RR
New Jersey(10/8/2024)
RR
New Mexico(10/8/2024)
RR
New York(10/8/2024)
RR
North Carolina(10/8/2024)
RR
North Dakota(10/8/2024)
RR
Ohio(10/9/2024)
IAR
Ohio(10/9/2024)
RR
Oklahoma(10/8/2024)
RR
Oregon(10/8/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania(10/8/2024)
RR
Puerto Rico(10/8/2024)
RR
Rhode Island(10/8/2024)
RR
South Carolina(10/8/2024)
RR
South Dakota(10/8/2024)
RR
Tennessee(10/8/2024)
RR
Texas(10/8/2024)
RR
Utah(10/8/2024)
RR
Vermont(10/8/2024)
RR
Virginia(10/8/2024)
RR
Washington(10/8/2024)
RR
West Virginia(10/8/2024)
RR
Wisconsin(10/8/2024)
RR
Wyoming(10/8/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/3/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
NI
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 142373 / SEC#: 801-52664
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
One Nationwide Plaza 03-07-202, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
Phone number
(614) 435-8371
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
417
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 270,365 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 15,686,000,000 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2024 | ||
| 01/26/2024 | ||
| 10/26/2022 |
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