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Andrew E. Canter

CANTER WEALTH
La Jolla, CA 92037
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CRD#: 4680954
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Professional summary


Andrew Edward Canter is a registered financial advisor currently at CANTER WEALTH located in La Jolla, California.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Andrew has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66 and Series 7 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.
Andrew E. Canter is the owner of The Canter Group, Inc. DBA Canter Companies, a firm found at 7825 Fay Ave, Suite 140, La Jolla, CA 92037. Canter Companies provides real estate services (including brokerage, development, and private equity transactions) to clients. Mr. Canter has been an owner of Canter Companies since June 2006. He devotes approximately 50% of his time to this business (25% of which may fall within securities trading hours). From time to time, he may offer clients advice or products from these activities, and clients should be aware that these services may involve a conflict of interest. The Canter Group operates a range of businesses through controlled entities, collectively referred to as the "Canter Companies," described below. The Canter Companies' activities may be material to the business of Canter Wealth and its clients, particularly if clients of Canter Wealth also use the services of one more of the Canter Companies. Canter Wealth Advisory clients should be aware that when they are using the services of affiliated entities of Canter Wealth, such services are not provided by Canter Wealth, are subject to separate contractual arrangements, and are not part of the advisory services provided by Canter Wealth. Moreover, the protections afforded to a client under applicable investment advisory laws and regulations generally do not apply to the services provided by non-advisory affiliates. The referral arrangements between Canter Wealth and its affiliates and vice versa may present conflicts of interest since personnel associated with the Canter Companies may have a financial incentive to recommend affiliates over other unaffiliated firms. Canter Wealth recommends clients use these related entities' services and products, and certain persons associated with the Canter Companies may refer their non-advisory clients to Canter Wealth. Through these related entities, employees, management personnel, and Canter Wealth owners receive additional compensation, including a portion of the advisory fees paid to Canter Wealth. The following are affiliated businesses owned and operated by the Canter Companies: Canter Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Canter Group, is in the business of Real Estate Management. Canter Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Canter Group, seeks investment opportunities related to Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Private Real Estate Investments. Canter Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Canter Group, is a real estate developer currently active in the San Diego market. Canter Brokerage, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Canter Group, is a licensed real estate broker. Mr. Canter is a licensed real estate broker in the state of California (CA Real Estate License # 01792053, licensing effective 2007); he conducts real estate sales for Canter Brokerage. He devotes 1% of his time to this activity during securities trading/securities non-trading hours. As a Realtor, he identifies homes for clients, negotiates purchase prices, refers them to other Realtors as necessary, and finalizes home sales. Andrew is the Principal of Canter international, LLC, an investment-related entity located at 655 West Broadway, Suite 1650, San Diego, CA. He has held this position since 2006 and devotes less than 5 hours/month to this business (0 during securities trading hours). His duties are those of a passive investor. Mr. Canter is also a partial owner of Case Escrow, a full-service independent escrow company located at 853 Camino Del Mar #101, Del Mar, CA 92014. Andrew has been an owner of Case Escrow since 2012 and presently devotes approximately 5% of his time to this business (generally outside of securities trading hours), in a high-level supervisory capacity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 18, 2016 - Present

CANTER WEALTH

Office #1: 7825 Fay Avenue Suite 140, La Jolla, CA 92037
RIA
CRD#: 167828
La Jolla, CA
Past

March 15, 2005 - June 22, 2006

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 24, 2004 - June 22, 2006

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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".
CW
CANTER WEALTH
CANTER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TAX & RETIREMENT EDUCATION | D/B/A CANTER WEALTH | CANTER WEALTH | CANTER STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 167828 / SEC#: 801-117802

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2019 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2021 Terminated)

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
California
(11/18/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/18/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/14/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CW
CANTER WEALTH
CANTER PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TAX & RETIREMENT EDUCATION | D/B/A CANTER WEALTH | CANTER WEALTH | CANTER STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 167828 / SEC#: 801-117802

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2019 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/13/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7825 Fay Avenue Suite 140, La Jolla, CA 92037
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 812-7550
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CANTER WEALTH - FORM ADV 2A (5/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts258
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 275,846,754

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Company Information


CANTER WEALTH

CRD#: 167828La Jolla, CA 92037

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