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Thad A. Lichter
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS
ALGONA, IA 50511
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CRD#: 5703792
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Professional summary
Thad Anthony Lichter, who also goes by Thao Anthony Lichter, is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Algona, Iowa and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Algona, Iowa.
Thad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Thad has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Thao Anthony Lichter
Other business activities
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1.DBA AND INSURANCE: ERPELDING, VOIGT & CO. LLP; INVESTMENT RELATED; 307 E. CALL STREET, ALGONA, IA 50511; TAX PREPARATION, REVIEW & PLANNING, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES; PARTNER; STARTED 11/2008; 200 HRS/MO. 2. Avantax Planning Partners; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REP; START-11/04/2009; 20 HRS/MO.
THE CINCO GROUP, LLC
POSITION: PARTNER NATURE: REAL ESTATE RENTAL INVESTMENT RELATED: NO HOURS: 1 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2011
ADDRESS: 307 E. CALL, ALGONA IA 50511
DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL BUILDING REAK ESTATE RENTAL PARTNERSHIP
Avantax Planning Partners, INC.
POSITION: IAR NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 10 START DATE: 11/04/2009
ADDRESS: 3390 ASBURY ROAD, DUBUQUE IA 52002
DESCRIPTION: IAR
ERPELDING, VOIGT & CO., LLP
POSITION: PARTNER NATURE: CPA FIRM INVESTMENT RELATED: NO NUMBER OF HOURS: 200 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 8 START DATE: 11/17/2008
ADDRESS: 307 E. CALL, ALGONA IA 50511
DESCRIPTION: TAX PREPARATION, REVIEW & PLANNING ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES
MLICHTER FINE ART DESIGN
POSITION: Employee NATURE: Design/Art INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 06/01/2016
ADDRESS: 121 S. Dodge, Algona IA 50511, United States
DESCRIPTION: General labor and bookkeeper.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 4, 2009 - Present
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
Office #1: 307 East Call Street, Algona, IA 50511RIA
CRD#: 106237
ALGONA, IA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 307 East Call Street, Algona, IA 50511BD
CRD#: 13572
ALGONA, IA
Past
September 30, 2020 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
ALGONA, IA
Past
September 2, 2009 - September 30, 2020
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
ALGONA, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 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
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IAR
Iowa(11/4/2009)
RR
Iowa(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(563) 582-2855
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
254
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,679 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,933,162,284 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 12/16/2022 |
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