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Samuel B. Wheeler

INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS
Carlsbad, CA 92009
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CRD#: 4981660
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Professional summary


Samuel Bowman Wheeler, who also goes by Samuel B Wheeler, Samuel Bowman Wheeler Jr, Samuel Bowman Wheeler, Bow Wheeler, is a registered financial advisor currently at INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC located in Carlsbad, California.

Samuel is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Samuel has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Samuel B Wheeler | Samuel Bowman Wheeler Jr | Samuel Bowman Wheeler | Bow Wheeler

Other business activities


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1) INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN INSURANCE SOLUTIONS; INV RELATED; 6128 INNOVATION WAY, CARLSBAD CA 92009; INSURANCE AGENCY - INSURANCE SALES; AGENT; 2021; LESS THAN 1 HRS/MO; 0 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HOURS.

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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

April 7, 2021 - Present

INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC

Office #1: 2792 Gateway Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
RIA
CRD#: 299589
Carlsbad, CA
Past

July 3, 2019 - November 11, 2020

MUTUAL OF AMERICA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 15356
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 3, 2019 - April 20, 2021

MUTUAL OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 27878
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 13, 2011 - July 31, 2014

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
RADNOR, PA
Past

December 6, 2010 - December 31, 2012

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

July 13, 2005 - November 15, 2010

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

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".
ID
INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC
FINANCIAL DETOX | INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC | IDA WEALTH | FUTUREADY 401(K)

CRD#: 299589 / SEC#: 801-114418

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2018 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
California
(4/7/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/27/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 7/3/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


ID
INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC
FINANCIAL DETOX | INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC | IDA WEALTH | FUTUREADY 401(K)

CRD#: 299589 / SEC#: 801-114418

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2792 Gateway Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 401-2083
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IDA FORM ADV PART 2A DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 (9/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts879
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 828,210,292

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Company Information


INTELLIGENCE DRIVEN ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 299589Carlsbad, CA 92009

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