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Wesley Thomas Ehlers

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FRANKLIN, TN
·CRD# 5643438·17 years experience

Professional Summary

Wesley Thomas Ehlers is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Franklin, Tennessee and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Franklin, Tennessee. Wesley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Wesley has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

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Active Clients

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Years of Experience

17 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP·CRD# 107027
RIA
5000 Meridian Blvd Suite 500, Franklin, TN 37067
April 14, 2026 - Present
FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.·CRD# 28519
BD
5000 Meridian Blvd Suite 500, Franklin, TN 37067
April 2, 2026 - Present
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 14549
BD
Nashville, TN
August 2, 2021 - April 2, 2026
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 37157
BD
Louisville, KY
January 19, 2021 - May 27, 2021
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 40178
BD
Franklin, TN
May 3, 2016 - January 14, 2021
INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 16443
RIA
Appleton, WI
August 19, 2010 - May 9, 2013
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 2225
RIA
Morton, IL
August 19, 2010 - February 17, 2016
INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 16443
BD
Appleton, WI
August 19, 2010 - May 9, 2013
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 2225
BD
Morton, IL
August 19, 2010 - February 17, 2016
JOHN THOMAS FINANCIAL·CRD# 40982
BD
New York, NY
March 24, 2010 - May 19, 2010
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 37031
RIA
Depere, WI
June 3, 2009 - March 17, 2010
PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 37031
BD
Depere, WI
March 5, 2009 - March 17, 2010

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Current Firm

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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/1991 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187

Phone Number

(630) 765-8000

# of Employees

542

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2026 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,316

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$309,241,000,000

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/4/1991 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Illinois
(4/2/2026)
IAR
Illinois
(4/14/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(4/2/2026)
IAR
Tennessee
(4/14/2026)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 2026About the Series 65 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2009About the Series 66 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 79TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 2009About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2010About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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