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Kristofer J. Lanzer
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES
Las Vegas, NV 89123-3221
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CRD#: 5671093
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Professional summary
Kristofer Joseph Lanzer, who also goes by Kris Lanzer, is a registered financial advisor currently at W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kristofer is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Kristofer has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, Series 6TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Kris Lanzer
Other business activities
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Western Southern Life- NO- Las Vegas, NV - Full Time Sales Agent
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 13, 2025 - Present
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 2140 E Pebble Rd Suite 230, Las Vegas, NV 89123-3221RIA
BD
CRD#: 8099
Las Vegas, NV
Current
May 9, 2025 - Present
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
Office #1: 2140 E Pebble Rd Suite 230, Las Vegas, NV 89123-3221RIA
BD
CRD#: 8099
Las Vegas, NV
Past
July 24, 2024 - March 14, 2025
FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 175083
Las Vegas, NV
Past
January 23, 2023 - May 6, 2024
J. ALDEN ASSOCIATES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 40002
Las Vegas, NV
Past
June 30, 2014 - September 7, 2017
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20472
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past
June 27, 2014 - September 7, 2017
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past
October 5, 2011 - May 23, 2014
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC
RIA
CRD#: 104555
HENDERSON, NV
Past
September 7, 2011 - May 23, 2014
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
HENDERSON, NV
Past
May 12, 2011 - August 4, 2011
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
RIA
CRD#: 25574
SEATTLE, WA
Past
May 12, 2011 - August 4, 2011
CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
BD
CRD#: 25574
SEATTLE, WA
Past
August 17, 2009 - April 27, 2011
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4031
BELLEVUE, WA
Past
June 25, 2009 - April 27, 2011
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
BELLEVUE, WA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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
California(9/30/2025)
RR
Nevada(5/9/2025)
IAR
Nevada(5/13/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/23/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
COUNTRYWIDE INVESTMENTS, INC. | W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | ROBERT H. LESHNER & CO., INC. | FT. WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | FORT WASHINGTON BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CRD#: 8099 / SEC#: 801-113946, 8-24674
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/6/2018 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
400 Broadway, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mailing Address
400 Broadway Ms-03, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone number
(513) 629-1055
Established
Ohio since 05/21/1974
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
95
SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN AND SOUTHERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY | OWNER | |
| BRODIE, TROY DALE | PRESIDENT | 1924559 |
| DELUCA, JAMES JOSEPH | VP, MARKETING | 5420948 |
| HERRON, SARAH SPARKS | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 6905684 |
| JOHNSON, JAY VINCENT | TREASURER | 6607547 |
| LOVELESS, MATTHEW WILLIAM | VP, AGENCY STRATEGY, TRAINING & TALENT ACQUISITION | 5657647 |
| LUEBBE, GREGORY MICHAEL | ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT | 2924719 |
| MCGRUDER, JILL TRIPP | DIRECTOR | 1221720 |
| MOURNE, DOUGLAS EDWARD | AVP, BROKERAGE OPERATIONS | 2999021 |
| NIEMEYER, JONATHAN DAVID | DIRECTOR | 5863603 |
| SCOTT, SHAWN MICHAEL | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4673623 |
| STEARNS, TIMOTHY STEVEN | VP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1327230 |
| WIEDENHEFT, TERRIE ANN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO | 2619213 |
| WITTMAN, SCOTT JOSEPH | VP TAX | 7679752 |
| WUEBBLING, DONALD JOSEPH | DIRECTOR | 473438 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 655 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 175,814,665 |
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