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John W. Haberstro

SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS
Williamsville, NY 14221
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CRD#: 4754069
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Professional summary


John William Haberstro, who also goes by John Haberstro, is a registered financial advisor currently at SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS located in Williamsville, New York.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. John has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


John Haberstro

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®
None

Experience


Current

November 18, 2020 - Present

SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 2809 Wehrle Drive Suite 9, Williamsville, NY 14221
RIA
CRD#: 309538
Williamsville, NY
Past

September 3, 2015 - September 14, 2020

INDEPENDENT SOLUTIONS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144733
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

September 1, 2015 - October 26, 2020

PEAK BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 157045
Williamsville, NY
Past

September 11, 2012 - September 2, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

May 14, 2012 - September 2, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY
Past

May 22, 2009 - October 7, 2009

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 25, 2006 - May 5, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 9, 2004 - March 22, 2005

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY

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".
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SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS
SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS | SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.

CRD#: 309538 / SEC#: 801-119094

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2020 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New York
(6/2/2021)
IAR
Texas
(11/18/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/11/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS
SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS | SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.

CRD#: 309538 / SEC#: 801-119094

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2809 Wehrle Drive Suite 9, Williamsville, NY 14221
Mailing Address
263 Vicksburg Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14150
Phone number
(833) 457-1040
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (JANUARY 29, 2025) (1/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts268
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,730,929

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Company Information


SHIELD WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 309538Williamsville, NY 14221

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