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Todd Childers

4 STAR ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
Lancaster, OH 43130
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CRD#: 4206651
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Professional summary


Todd Childers, who also goes by P Todd Childers, Phillip Todd Childers, Todd Childers, is a registered financial advisor currently at 4 STAR ADVISORY SERVICES LLC located in Lancaster, Ohio.

Todd is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Todd has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


P Todd Childers | Phillip Todd Childers | Todd Childers

Other business activities


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1. 4 Star Investments, PO BOX 516 Lancaster, OH 43130, Investment Related 2. Start Date: 10/2012 3. Approx number of hours devoted: 16 4. Approx number of hours during securities hours: 16 5. Tasks: Sells life insurance and fixed annuities 6. Accountant - between Feb and April I prepare tax returns for a fee - no commissions. Insurance - life insurance and annuity sales - commission related, the amount varies as it is as needed. Compensation was a percentage of the fees charged for the AUM.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 5, 2019 - Present

4 STAR ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 426 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
RIA
CRD#: 306362
Lancaster, OH
Past

November 26, 2012 - February 10, 2020

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
Lancaster, OH
Past

July 1, 2009 - November 20, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 421
LANCASTER, OH
Past

June 30, 2009 - November 20, 2012

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
LANCASTER, OH
Past

February 17, 2004 - July 1, 2009

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
LANCASTER, OH
Past

February 26, 2003 - July 1, 2009

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
LANCASTER, OH
Past

August 8, 2000 - February 13, 2001

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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
Ohio
(11/5/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/16/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


4S
4 STAR ADVISORY SERVICES LLC
4 STAR ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 306362 / SEC#:

Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
426 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130
Mailing Address
Po Box 516, Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone number
(740) 653-4437
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts131
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,653,718

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Company Information


4 STAR ADVISORY SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 306362Lancaster, OH 43130

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