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Adam J. Rutstein

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES
Jacksonville, FL 32216
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CRD#: 4621152
AR

Professional summary


Adam J Rutstein is a registered financial advisor currently at BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. located in Jacksonville, Florida and BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC. located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Adam is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Adam has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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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.
BANKERS LIFE & CASUALTY POSITION: Agent NATURE: Sales, Insurance related products; Life, Health, Annuity. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 25 START DATE: 05/17/2004 ADDRESS: 6620 Southpoint Dr S Ste 400,, Jacksonville FL 32216, United States DESCRIPTION: I am a 1099 agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Company (BLC). As a BLC agent, I am also appointed with KFA through BLC which allows agents to write business for Medicare Supplement, Annuity and Equity Indexed annuity insurance products, life insurance, health and LTC. A BETTER RAM, LLC NON INVESTMENT-RELATED 102 E. NEW HAVEN AVE. MELBOURNE, FL 32901 NATURE OF BUSINESS: commercial real estate rental POSITION: PART-OWNER TITLE: CO-OWNER START DATE OF RELATIONSHIP: 10/2015 NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: MINIMAL (LESS THAN 5 HRS/MONTH) NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 2 DUTIES: Consultant supporting father (owner) when necessary A. Rutstein Inc. Non-investment related Address: 13839 Salford Court Jacksonville, FL 32224 Nature of business: Position: Owner Title: CEO Start Date: 12/2004 Hours/month: 30 Hours/day during trading hours: 1 Duties: Southern Social Inc. co-owner with limited partner Sports bar/ night life lounge. Effective 05/04/2019 / 5 hours per month 15% of net profits 2223 County Rd 220 City: Fleming Island State: Florida Zip: 32003 STUD MUFFINS LLC POSITION: joint owner NATURE: Touchless drive-through car wash business. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2022 ADDRESS: 2213 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Greensboro NC 27406, United States DESCRIPTION: Requirements and/or expectations involve capital contribution and minimal marketing input on company performance. APE PROJECT LLC POSITION: shareholder NATURE: Vending machines and retail kiosks distribution INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 08/01/2022 ADDRESS: 14-A Oak Branch Dr., Greensboro NC 27407, United States DESCRIPTION: capital contribution to help fund business project

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 10, 2019 - Present

BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 6620 Southpoint Drive South Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216
RIA
CRD#: 281285
Jacksonville, FL
Current

August 11, 2017 - Present

BANKERS LIFE SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 6620 Southpoint Drive South Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216
BD
CRD#: 173962
Jacksonville, FL
Past

July 23, 2008 - December 9, 2009

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
JACKSONVILLE, FL

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".
BL
BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 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
(12/21/2020)
RR
Arizona
(11/19/2020)
RR
California
(11/19/2020)
RR
Florida
(8/15/2017)
IAR
Florida
(9/10/2019)
RR
Georgia
(11/19/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(12/7/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(11/19/2020)
RR
Michigan
(5/2/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(11/24/2020)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/24/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(11/19/2020)
RR
Texas
(11/19/2020)
RR
Virginia
(11/19/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/26/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 2/2/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BL
BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
BANKERS LIFE | BL ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285 / SEC#: 801-106953

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
303 E. Wacker Drive 5th Fl, Chicago, IL 60601
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-9083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
384

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLAS WRAP BROCHURE 03012025 (2/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts14,938
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,943,847,697

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Company Information


BANKERS LIFE ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 281285Jacksonville, FL 32216

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