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Edward S. Kindler

RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS
Galloway, OH
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CRD#: 5269232
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Professional summary


Edward Samuel Kindler III, who also goes by Edward Samuel Kindler, Edward Samuel Kindler III, is a registered financial advisor currently at RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC located in Galloway, Ohio and CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC. located in Galloway, Ohio.

Edward is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Edward has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Edward Samuel Kindler | Edward Samuel Kindler Iii

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) RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS LLC, 941 Master Dr, Galloway OH 43119, 03/04/2024, Investment Advisor Representative, RIA Affiliation - other than CIRA, INV REL, 160 HR/MO, 160 HR/MO TRADING. 2) EDWARD S. KINDLER III, 941 Master Dr, Galloway OH 43119, 03/04/2024, Agent, Insurance/Benefits/Human Resources, NIR, 5 HR/MO, 5 HR/MO TRADING.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 6, 2024 - Present

RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122758
Galloway, OH
Current

March 5, 2024 - Present

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Galloway, OH
Past

August 14, 2014 - August 11, 2023

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
GROVE CITY, OH
Past

June 24, 2014 - August 11, 2023

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
GROVE CITY, OH
Past

April 9, 2013 - July 29, 2013

WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43276
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

December 19, 2011 - December 21, 2012

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 16986
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

August 1, 2008 - June 30, 2011

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11173
DUBLIN, OH
Past

July 2, 2007 - August 1, 2008

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
DUBLIN, OH
Past

January 31, 2007 - July 3, 2007

NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7110
DUBLIN, OH

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".
RP
RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC
RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 122758 / SEC#: 801-63261

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2004 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2006 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2005 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2004 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2003 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.
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
Ohio
(3/5/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(3/6/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/1/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RP
RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC
RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 122758 / SEC#: 801-63261

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/14/2004 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/13/2006 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2005 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/2/2004 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2004 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/11/2003 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
29 E. Madison St. Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60602-3205
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 701-1100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
44

SEC notice filing (35 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC CLIENT BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,148
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,882,191,054

Red Flags


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Company Information


RETIREMENT PLAN ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 122758Galloway, OH

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