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Andrew J. Whalen

WHALEN FINANCIAL
Las Vegas, NV 89113
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CRD#: 5179797
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Professional summary


Andrew Joseph Whalen is a registered financial advisor currently at WHALEN FINANCIAL located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Andrew has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 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) Whalen Financial. Investment Related. See Registered Branch Location. RIA, CEO, Investment Advisor. Start 1/2021. 160hrs/mo, all during trading hours. RIA. 2) Fixed Insurance. Non-Investment Related. See Registered Branch Location. Fixed/Traditional Insurance Agent. Start 1/2021. 4hrs/mo, during trading hours. Sales of Fixed/Traditional insurance products. 3) Whalen & Associate Insurance Services, Inc. Investment Related. See Registered Branch Location. Agent and advisor. Host seminars on estate planning. Start 11/2017. 2hrs/mo, during trading hours. Seminars. 4) THE WHALEN GROUP INC.; CEO; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; See Registered Branch Location; THE WHALEN GROUP INC. IS A TAX PREPARATION AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICE COMPANY. THE FIRM IS COMPENSATED N THREE WAYS - TAX RETURN PREPARATION, BOOKKEEPING ACTIVITIES, AND FAMILY TRUST PREPARATION; BUSINESS PLANNING, EXECUTIVE DECISIONS, MANAGEMENT OF EMPLOYEES; 2021-01-01; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS DURING TRADING HOURS: 1; HOURS DEVOTED TO BUSINESS OUTSIDE TRADING HOURS: 1; PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL YEARLY COMPENSATION EXPECTED TO BE DERIVED FROM THE BUSINESS: 10; 5) Whalen Private Wealth. Investment Related. 7160 Rafael Rivera Way Suite 220, Las Vegas, NV 89113. S Corp. Owner/CEO. 10/2024. 6 hrs/month. 6 hrs during securities hrs. Pass PKS commissions into once paid to me as an individual. 6) CWM Publishing. Investment Related. 7160 Rafael Rivera Way Suite 220, Las Vegas, NV 89113. Book Sales. Owner. 11/2024. .25 hrs/month. 05 hrs during securities hrs. I have written and self-published the book (Confessions of a Wealth Manager). Book & merchandise sales.

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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

March 2, 2021 - Present

WHALEN FINANCIAL

Office #1: 7160 Rafael Rivera Way Suite 220, Las Vegas, NV 89113
RIA
CRD#: 311869
Las Vegas, NV
Past

January 20, 2021 - October 2, 2025

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
Las Vegas, NV
Past

November 29, 2017 - January 25, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

November 29, 2017 - January 25, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

May 21, 2013 - December 1, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
HENDERSON, NV
Past

May 21, 2013 - November 29, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
HENDERSON, NV
Past

May 10, 2013 - May 23, 2013

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
TAMPA, FL
Past

May 10, 2013 - May 23, 2013

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

October 25, 2011 - May 10, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142170
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

October 12, 2009 - May 10, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142170
LAS VEGAS, NV

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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WHALEN FINANCIAL
WHALEN ENTERPRISES INC. | WHALEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | WHALEN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 311869 / SEC#: 801-120102

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2021 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
Nevada
(3/2/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/20/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WF
WHALEN FINANCIAL
WHALEN ENTERPRISES INC. | WHALEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | WHALEN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 311869 / SEC#: 801-120102

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
7160 Rafael Rivera Way Suite 220, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Mailing Address
Phone number
(702) 878-3900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A- WHALEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. DBA WHALEN FINANCIAL (10/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts834
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 192,271,610

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Company Information


WHALEN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 311869Las Vegas, NV 89113

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