Wesley T. Ehlers

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

FRANKLIN, TN 37067

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CRD#: 5643438

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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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

April 14, 2026 - Present

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Office #1: 5000 Meridian Blvd Suite 500, Franklin, TN 37067

RIA

CRD#: 107027

FRANKLIN, TN

Current

April 2, 2026 - Present

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

Office #1: 5000 Meridian Blvd Suite 500, Franklin, TN 37067

CRD#: 28519

Franklin, TN

Past

August 2, 2021 - April 2, 2026

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 14549

Nashville, TN

Past

January 19, 2021 - May 27, 2021

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 37157

Louisville, KY

Past

May 3, 2016 - January 14, 2021

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 40178

FRANKLIN, TN

Past

August 19, 2010 - May 9, 2013

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 16443

APPLETON, WI

Past

August 19, 2010 - February 17, 2016

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2225

MORTON, IL

Past

August 19, 2010 - May 9, 2013

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 16443

APPLETON, WI

Past

August 19, 2010 - February 17, 2016

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 2225

MORTON, IL

Past

March 24, 2010 - May 19, 2010

JOHN THOMAS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 40982

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 3, 2009 - March 17, 2010

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 37031

DEPERE, WI

Past

March 5, 2009 - March 17, 2010

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 37031

DEPERE, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

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

Illinois
(4/2/2026)

IAR

Illinois
(4/14/2026)

Tennessee
(4/2/2026)

IAR

Tennessee
(4/14/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/13/2026

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 6/2/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 79TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/4/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 9/20/2010

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

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

Mailing Address

Phone number

(630) 765-8000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

520

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FTA FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,033
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 256,328,000,000

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Wesley T. Ehlers

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Wesley Thomas Ehlers's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

JOHN THOMAS FINANCIAL

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

PACKERLAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 4/13/2026

Series 66

Date: 6/2/2009

Series 79TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/4/2009

Series 24

Date: 9/20/2010

FINRA

Current Firm

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

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