Adam I. Wachtel

MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

New York, NY 10022

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CRD#: 4198004

Professional summary

Adam Ian Wachtel, who also goes by Adam Ian Wachtel Mr., is a registered financial advisor currently at MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC located in New York, New York and MAXIM GROUP LLC located in Miami Beach, Florida.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Adam has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Adam Ian Wachtel Mr.

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 4, 2019 - Present

MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 300 Park Ave 16th Fl, New York, NY 10022

RIA

CRD#: 139366

New York, NY

Current

November 17, 2008 - Present

MAXIM GROUP LLC

Office #1: 555 Washington Ave, Suite 320, Miami Beach, FL 33139

CRD#: 120708

Miami Beach, FL

Past

March 27, 2008 - November 19, 2008

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 26, 2005 - April 4, 2008

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 1, 2003 - October 25, 2005

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

ST. LOUIS, MO

Past

August 21, 2000 - July 1, 2003

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 7471

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

MAXIM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 139366 / SEC#: 801-66147

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2006 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.

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

Arizona
(12/8/2008)

California
(12/8/2008)

Colorado
(12/9/2008)

Connecticut
(12/8/2008)

Florida
(12/8/2008)

Georgia
(12/8/2008)

Idaho
(7/16/2024)

Illinois
(3/19/2009)

Indiana
(6/23/2025)

Kansas
(2/26/2009)

Maine
(8/12/2024)

Maryland
(12/8/2008)

Massachusetts
(12/8/2008)

Michigan
(12/8/2008)

Minnesota
(12/8/2008)

Missouri
(7/30/2024)

New Hampshire
(2/3/2009)

New Jersey
(12/8/2008)

IAR

New Jersey
(1/4/2019)

New York
(11/17/2008)

IAR

New York
(7/29/2021)

North Carolina
(12/8/2008)

Ohio
(12/8/2008)

Oregon
(12/8/2008)

Pennsylvania
(12/8/2008)

Puerto Rico
(1/19/2023)

South Carolina
(5/20/2024)

Tennessee
(3/19/2009)

Texas
(12/8/2008)

Virginia
(2/27/2009)

Washington
(12/10/2008)

Wisconsin
(11/29/2022)

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. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/12/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/9/2001

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: 8/19/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

SRO Registrations

Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

MAXIM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 139366 / SEC#: 801-66147

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/26/2006 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

300 Park Ave 16th Fl, New York, NY 10022

Mailing Address

Phone number

(212) 895-3500

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (2/28/2025)

ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1- WRAP FEE BROCHURE (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	753
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 396,466,473

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
01/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
09/17/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/19/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/24/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Adam I. Wachtel

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Adam Ian Wachtel's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MAXIM GROUP LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/12/2001

Series 63

Date: 1/9/2001

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/19/2000

FINRA

Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

MAXIM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

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