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Solomon M. Childs
VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP
CLEVELAND, OH 44131
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CRD#: 4287660
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Professional summary
Solomon Michael Childs, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. located in Cleveland, Ohio and CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Solomon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Solomon has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT,
FIXED ANNUITIES, LIFE/ACCIDENT/HEALTH, LONG-TERM CARE,
UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA,
FOR 1HR EVENING & WKENDS,
SINCE 01/2009;
2. INVESTMENT ADVISOR,
VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP,
FOR 10HRS/WK & 2HRS EVENING & WKENDS,
SINCE 2007;
3. GCSS - GUTTMAN CHILDS STANLEY & STEINKIRCHNER,
INVESTMENT RELATED,
SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS,
DBA NAME FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES,
START 09/08/2014,
40HRS/WK (32.5 TRADING HOURS),
OWNER, CEO;
4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: CHILDS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ;
ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION ;
NATURE OF BUSINESS: DBA FOR OPERATING EXPENSES
START DATE: 04/2014 ;
POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER / CEO ;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 60 ;
APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5 ;
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: FINANCIAL ADVISORY BUSINESS DONE THROUGH CETERA ;
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
February 20, 2008 - Present
VANTAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
Office #1: 6200 Rockside Road #100, Cleveland, OH 44131RIA
CRD#: 105950
CLEVELAND, OH
Current
June 29, 2023 - Present
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
Office #1: 603 Stanwix St Ste 1200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222RIA
CRD#: 105644
PITTSBURGH, PA
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 681 Anderson Dr Foster Plaza 6 Ste 245, Pittsburgh, PA 15220BD
CRD#: 13572
Pittsburgh, PA
Past
September 3, 2013 - June 29, 2023
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 13572
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
July 19, 2007 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 15840
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
April 28, 2003 - November 2, 2006
WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC
RIA
CRD#: 109903
PITTSBURG, PA
Past
April 23, 2003 - April 24, 2003
WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC
RIA
CRD#: 109903
PITTSBURG, PA
Past
March 20, 2003 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past
November 5, 2001 - March 5, 2003
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
CENTURY CITY, CA
Past
October 25, 2001 - March 5, 2003
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
January 1, 2001 - October 9, 2001
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/13/1984 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(7/1/2025)
RR
Arizona(1/9/2018)
RR
California(9/3/2013)
RR
Colorado(9/3/2013)
RR
Delaware(9/3/2013)
RR
Florida(9/3/2013)
RR
Georgia(1/24/2014)
RR
Illinois(9/3/2013)
RR
Maryland(9/3/2013)
RR
Massachusetts(9/3/2013)
RR
Missouri(2/27/2020)
RR
Nevada(9/25/2019)
RR
New Jersey(9/3/2013)
RR
New Mexico(10/8/2024)
RR
New York(9/3/2013)
RR
North Carolina(10/2/2019)
RR
Ohio(9/3/2013)
RR
Oklahoma(10/3/2017)
RR
Oregon(4/14/2022)
IAR
Pennsylvania(4/28/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/3/2013)
RR
Rhode Island(12/13/2023)
RR
Texas(2/8/2022)
IAR
Texas(5/3/2022)
IAR
Texas(6/29/2023)
RR
Virginia(10/2/2019)
RR
Washington(9/3/2013)
RR
West Virginia(9/3/2013)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CI
CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC
CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS | TERRA FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP LTD | GENWORTH FINANCIAL ADVISERS CORPORATION | FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES | CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC | CETERA ADVISORS
CRD#: 105644 / SEC#: 801-20406
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
1450 American Lane 6th Floor, Suite 650, Schaumburg, IL 60173-2096
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 257-7880
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7,705
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 584,487 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 163,792,814,520 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2024 | ||
| 09/26/2023 | ||
| 11/18/2022 |
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