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Chad D. Ericson

RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK
AKRON, IA 51001
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CRD#: 4124580
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Professional summary


Chad David Ericson, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK located in Akron, Iowa and UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER located in Akron, Iowa.

Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Chad has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1.) 250 REED STREET LLC DBA THE LOFT - MANAGER/OWNER - RENTAL PROPERTY - AKRON, IA - SINCE 07/2014 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) CORNERSTONE PROPERTIES, LLC - MANAGER/OWNER - RENTAL PROPERTY - AKRON, IA - SINCE 11/2005 - INVESTMENT RELATED 3.) AKRON DEVELOPMENT CORP - DIRECTOR - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP - PRIVATE ENTITY THAT ASSISTS LOCAL GOV'T WITH COMMUNITY MATTERS SUCH AS LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ETC. - AKRON, IA - SINCE 03/2005 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 4.) AKRON HEALTH CARE INC - PRESIDENT - AKRON HEALTH CARE IS THE OWNER OF A PROPERTY THAT IS LEASED - AKRON, IA - SINCE 07/2009 - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 5.) LEGACY FINANCIAL, LLC - PRESIDENT - DBA FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - AKRON, IA - SINCE 11/2004 - INVESTMENT RELATED 6.) RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK - INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - AKRON, IA - SINCE 02/2011 - INVESTMENT RELATED 7.) AKRON-WESTFIELD EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION - MEMBER - COMMUNITY, CIVIC OR CHARITABLE BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER - AKRON, IA - SINCE 09/2017 - INVESTMENT RELATED 8.) RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK - PRESIDENT/CISO - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - AKRON, IA - SINCE 01/2021 - INVESTMENT RELATED 9.) CHAD ERICSON - INSURANCE AGENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - AKRON, IA - SINCE 11/2004 - INVESTMENT RELATED

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Chad David Ericson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

February 11, 2011 - Present

RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK

Office #1: 321 Reed St #2 Po Box 136, Akron, IA 51001
RIA
CRD#: 147309
AKRON, IA
Current

July 15, 2016 - Present

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

Office #1: 321 Reed St #2, Akron, IA 51001Office #2: 505 5th St. Ste. 604, Sioux City, IA 51101
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20804
Akron, IA
Past

February 10, 2011 - July 29, 2016

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
AKRON, IA
Past

July 28, 2009 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104957
AKRON, IA
Past

November 5, 2004 - February 11, 2011

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
AKRON, IA
Past

December 5, 2000 - October 26, 2004

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 8, 2000 - December 1, 2000

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
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".
RF
RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK
ADVANCED FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | YANTIS AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS | THE ROTH COMPANIES, INC. | RYAN FINANCIAL NETWORK | RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK | MONETARY STRATEGIES | MIMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL LLC | LANE FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BOBB FINANCIAL | ASCENT ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 147309 / SEC#: 801-69651

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/2008 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/2008 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2008 Terminated)

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
(7/26/2022)
RR
Arizona
(7/15/2016)
RR
Arkansas
(1/4/2021)
RR
California
(1/4/2021)
RR
Colorado
(8/24/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(8/1/2022)
RR
Florida
(8/24/2016)
RR
Georgia
(4/5/2021)
RR
Illinois
(1/4/2021)
RR
Indiana
(1/4/2021)
IAR
Iowa
(2/11/2011)
RR
Iowa
(7/15/2016)
RR
Kansas
(1/4/2021)
RR
Kentucky
(1/4/2021)
IAR
Louisiana
(11/12/2025)
RR
Maryland
(2/16/2017)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/4/2021)
RR
Michigan
(1/4/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(7/15/2016)
RR
Mississippi
(1/4/2021)
RR
Missouri
(7/15/2016)
RR
Nebraska
(7/29/2016)
IAR
Nebraska
(11/29/2022)
RR
New Jersey
(1/4/2021)
RR
New Mexico
(4/5/2021)
RR
New York
(2/16/2017)
RR
North Carolina
(12/7/2018)
RR
North Dakota
(1/4/2021)
RR
Ohio
(1/5/2021)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/4/2021)
RR
Oregon
(5/3/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/4/2021)
RR
South Dakota
(7/15/2016)
RR
Tennessee
(1/4/2021)
IAR
Texas
(12/12/2012)
RR
Texas
(8/24/2016)
RR
Virginia
(1/4/2021)
RR
Washington
(5/22/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/4/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/21/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RF
RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK
ADVANCED FINANCIAL CONCEPTS | YANTIS AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS | THE ROTH COMPANIES, INC. | RYAN FINANCIAL NETWORK | RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK | MONETARY STRATEGIES | MIMS FINANCIAL SERVICES | LUCASIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY FINANCIAL LLC | LANE FAMILY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BOBB FINANCIAL | ASCENT ADVISORY SOLUTIONS

CRD#: 147309 / SEC#: 801-69651

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/2008 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/16/2008 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2008 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
321 Reed Street Suite #2, Akron, IA 51001
Mailing Address
321 Reed Street Suite #2, Akron, IA 51001
Phone number
(888) 300-4975
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2 DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,347
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 578,744,853

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Company Information


RDA FINANCIAL NETWORK

CRD#: 147309Akron, IA 51001

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