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Anthony F. Artero

GOOD LIFE ADVISORS
San Diego, CA 92127
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CRD#: 4401581
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Professional summary


Anthony Franklin Artero, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC located in San Diego, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in San Diego, California.

Anthony is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Anthony has worked at 12 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) 06/09/2016 - Good Life Advisors, LLC - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - INV REL - 30 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing PA 19610 - Start 06/09/2016 - 160 Hr/Mo; 8 Hours During Securities Trading; 100% Time Spent Charge wrap fees and provide financial planning for a fee. (2) 06/09/2016 - Ethos Wealth Management - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Ethos Wealth Management - INV REL - 11545 West Bernardo Court, Suite 203, San Diego CA 92127 - Start 06/09/2016 - DBA for securities business. Markets to community and clients with this name - 160 Hr/Mo; 8 Hours During Securities Trading; 100% Time Spent (3) 06/09/2016 - Ethos Wealth Management - Registered Investment Advisor DBA - (HYBRID) Ethos Wealth Management - INV REL - 11545 West Bernardo Court, Suite 203, San Diego CA 92127 - Start 06/09/2016 - 160 Hr/Mo; 8 Hours During Securities Trading; 100% Time Spent - provide investment advisory services and financial planning for a fee. (4) Artero Family Trust; start 10/2005 - Act in a fiduciary capacity for family trust. (5) 1/28/2020 - Good Life Insurance Agency - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 12/12/2019 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading - Potentially selling Life, Health, Disability, Long Term Care insurance or fixed annuities if warranted. (6) 10/06/2021 - No Business Name - Investment Related - Dededo, Guam 96912 - Real Estate Rental - Start Date: 10/01/2021 - 1 Hour Per Month/0 Hours During Securities Trading.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2010

Experience


Current

June 10, 2016 - Present

GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 11545 West Bernardo Court Suite 203, San Diego, CA 92127
RIA
CRD#: 171898
San Diego, CA
Current

June 9, 2016 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 11440 W. Bernardo Ct, Ste159, San Diego, CA 92127Office #2: 423 Main Street, Ste. 105, Hartford, CT 06103
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
San Diego, CA
Past

July 2, 2012 - June 15, 2016

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 3, 2011 - July 2, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 15, 2010 - July 28, 2011

LUCIA CAPITAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 152396
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 9, 2007 - June 14, 2016

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 20, 2007 - November 10, 2010

RAYMOND J. LUCIA COMPANIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115670
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 13, 2007 - August 21, 2007

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 11, 2007 - November 15, 2007

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 9, 2003 - July 12, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 14667
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

December 16, 2002 - July 12, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 2, 2002 - December 20, 2002

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 3, 2002 - January 28, 2002

CROWN CAPITAL SECURITIES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 6312
ORANGE, CA
Past

July 11, 2001 - April 10, 2002

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

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".
GL
GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC
A.C. HEARNE & CO LLC | VIRTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VALLEY MANOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | UMBRELLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE HOSKINS & RAMIREZ GROUP | SUMMIT WEALTH PLANNING | STROHM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | STRATEGIC WEALTH ADVISORS | SHEAR CAPITAL GROUP, LLC FINANCIAL PLANNING AND WEALTH MGT. SERVICES | SEVEN FIELDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCOTT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SALEEM & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGERS | RESOLUTE FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORS | PRINCIPLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | PILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES | PCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OPUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MY PLANNING PRO | MODERN FAMILY ASSET MANAGEMENT | MCCALEB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | LPL FINANCIAL | LORD INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC | GRANDVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRADVIEW EWEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL GROUP OF WYOMISSING | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL GROUP | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF ORLANDO | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF NOVA | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF MT. PLEASANT, SC | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF CELEBRATION | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | GOOD LIFE COMPANIES | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF WEST MICHIGAN | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF MT. PLEASANT SC | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF BERKS COUNTY | GENERATIONS ASSET MANAGEMENT | GDI WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FIRESIDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ETHOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DSG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DANZER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CROSS ROADS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT - DEATON PRICE GROUP | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - THE TEMPLETON GROUP | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL | COMMERCIAL TRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES | CITADEL FINANCIAL PLANNING | BLUESAFE FINANCIAL | BLACK DIAMOND FINANCIAL GROUP | BEGBIE WEALTH ADVISORY LLC | APEIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLGOOD FINANCIAL | ADVICE ONLY FINANCIAL PLANS

CRD#: 171898 / SEC#: 801-80003

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2014 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
Arizona
(1/31/2024)
RR
California
(6/9/2016)
IAR
California
(6/10/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(6/13/2016)
RR
Florida
(6/9/2016)
RR
Georgia
(4/30/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/30/2025)
RR
New Jersey
(6/9/2016)
RR
New York
(6/9/2016)
RR
North Carolina
(6/9/2016)
RR
Oregon
(6/9/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/9/2016)
RR
South Dakota
(2/12/2021)
IAR
Texas
(1/8/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/9/2016)
RR
Washington
(6/9/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/21/2003
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


GL
GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC
A.C. HEARNE & CO LLC | VIRTUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VALLEY MANOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | UMBRELLA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE HOSKINS & RAMIREZ GROUP | SUMMIT WEALTH PLANNING | STROHM WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | STRATEGIC WEALTH ADVISORS | SHEAR CAPITAL GROUP, LLC FINANCIAL PLANNING AND WEALTH MGT. SERVICES | SEVEN FIELDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCOTT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SALEEM & ASSOCIATES WEALTH MANAGERS | RESOLUTE FAMILY WEALTH ADVISORS | PRINCIPLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | PILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES | PCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OPUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MY PLANNING PRO | MODERN FAMILY ASSET MANAGEMENT | MCCALEB WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | LPL FINANCIAL | LORD INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC | LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL | INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC | GRANDVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GRADVIEW EWEALTH MANAGEMENT | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL GROUP OF WYOMISSING | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL GROUP | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF ORLANDO | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF NOVA | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF MT. PLEASANT, SC | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF CELEBRATION | GOOD LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | GOOD LIFE COMPANIES | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF WEST MICHIGAN | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF MT. PLEASANT SC | GOOD LIFE ADVISORS OF BERKS COUNTY | GENERATIONS ASSET MANAGEMENT | GDI WEALTH PLANNING GROUP | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM FIRST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FIRESIDE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | ETHOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DSG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DANZER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CROSS ROADS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT - DEATON PRICE GROUP | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - THE TEMPLETON GROUP | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL | COMMERCIAL TRUST FINANCIAL SERVICES | CITADEL FINANCIAL PLANNING | BLUESAFE FINANCIAL | BLACK DIAMOND FINANCIAL GROUP | BEGBIE WEALTH ADVISORY LLC | APEIRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLGOOD FINANCIAL | ADVICE ONLY FINANCIAL PLANS

CRD#: 171898 / SEC#: 801-80003

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/7/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2395 Lancaster Pike, Reading, PA 19607
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 898-6927
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
140

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GOOD LIFE ADVISORS FIRM DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (ADV 2A WITH APPENDIX 1) (4/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts18,113
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,486,583,189

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Company Information


GOOD LIFE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 171898San Diego, CA 92127

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