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Andrew S. Rafal

BAYNTREE WEALTH ADVISORS
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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CRD#: 5602416
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Professional summary


Andrew Scott Rafal is a registered financial advisor currently at BAYNTREE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Andrew is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Andrew has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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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.
(1) NAME: AJW, LLC--INVESTMENT RELATED: YES--ADDRESS: 6720 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 340, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253--NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY--OWNERSHIP: MEMBER--START DATE: JULY 2006--APPROX. HOURS: ZERO HOURS/MONTH & ZERO HOURS/DAY DURING TRADING HOURS--DUTIES: NO DUTIES (2) NAME: AJW CAPITAL VENTURES--INVESTMENT RELATED: NO--ADDRESS: 6402 E. LAFAYETTE BLVD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251--NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY--OWNERSHIP: MANAGER--START DATE: OCTOBER 2011--APPROX. HOURS: ZERO HOURS/MONTH & ZERO HOURS/DAY DURING TRADING HOURS--DUTIES: NO DUTIES (3) NAME: AJW ADVISORY, LLC--INVESTMENT RELATED: NO--ADDRESS: 6402 E. LAFAYETTE BLVD SCOTTSDALE AZ 85251--NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: N/A-INACTIVE--OWNERSHIP: MEMBER--START DATE: JUNE 2011--APPROX. HOURS: ZERO HOURS/MONTH & ZERO HOURS/DAY DURING TRADING HOURS--DUTIES: NO DUTIES (4) BAYNTREE PLANNING GROUP, LLC -- INVESTMENT RELATED, 6720 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SUITE 340, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253--NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: STATE-LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY--OWNERSHIP: MEMBER--START DATE: 07/2015 HOURS: 20 HOURS/MONTH & 1 HOURS/DAY DURING TRADING HOURS--DUTIES: INSURANCE RECOMMENDATIONS (5) RAFGREEN, LLC-- INVESTMENT RELATED,5910 LANDERBROOK DR NO 200 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44124--NATURE OF OTHER BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE (FAMILY)--OWNERSHIP: MEMBER--START DATE: 08/2011 HOURS: 0 HOURS/MONTH & 0 HOURS/DAY DURING TRADING HOURS--DUTIES: NONE

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Andrew Scott Rafal's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 29, 2015 - Present

BAYNTREE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 7001 North Scottsdale Road Suite 2055, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
RIA
CRD#: 226708
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

November 20, 2012 - December 17, 2015

STRATEGY FINANCIAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 164531
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

June 25, 2011 - February 13, 2013

REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 153139
PHOENIX, AZ

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".
BW
BAYNTREE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BAINTREE FINANCIAL GROUP | BAYNTREE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | BAINTREE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | BAINTREE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 226708 / SEC#: 801-121867

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2021 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2021 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/22/2021 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2021 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
Arizona
(7/29/2015)
IAR
Texas
(11/24/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/17/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


BW
BAYNTREE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BAINTREE FINANCIAL GROUP | BAYNTREE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | BAINTREE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | BAINTREE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 226708 / SEC#: 801-121867

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/23/2021 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2021 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/22/2021 Terminated)
New Mexico
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/23/2021 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7001 North Scottsdale Road Suite 2055, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Mailing Address
Phone number
(480) 494-2750
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

BAYNTREE BROCHURE (PART 2A) (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,022
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 191,705,737

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Company Information


BAYNTREE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 226708Scottsdale, AZ 85253

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