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Adam Schaeffer

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CRD#: 6219234
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Adam Schaeffer, who also goes by Adam Lee Schaeffer, Adam L Schaeffer, was a registered financial professional .

Adam is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2013. Adam had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Adam Lee Schaeffer | Adam L Schaeffer

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) Worship Center~'NIR'~2384 New Holland Pike~Lancaster~PA~17601~Other~Other~12/9/2019~8hrs~0hrs~I am a volunteer and will be leading a class that deals with general finances such as budgeting, saving, reducing debt, etc. The class is called "Financial Peace University". We will have this class two times a year for 9 weeks each time. 2) CISCO SYSTEMS POSITION: Technical Solutions Architect NATURE: I provide technology solutions support in this position. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 140 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 11/01/2014 ADDRESS: 170 West Tasman Drive, San Jose CA 95134, United States DESCRIPTION: I provide technical guidance and support around technical solutions. The technology consist of collaboration meetings technology, calling technology and the related supporting software and hardware. 3) FULL SPAN SOLUTIONS LLC POSITION: Owner/Sole Proprietor NATURE: Technology Consulting INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 07/01/2013 ADDRESS: 29 Pleasant St, Lancaster PA 17602, United States DESCRIPTION: I work on computers, network technologies and telephone systems. I also perform all accounting functions for the business functions. Am the sole member of this business. 4) CORE TRANSIT LLC POSITION: President / Owner NATURE: This business provides wholesale internet access services. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 11/29/2023 ADDRESS: 29 Pleasant St, Lancaster PA 17602, United States DESCRIPTION: I am the sole owner of this business and manage all accounts, projects, sales, etc. 5) AVANTAX INSURANCE AGENCY AND/OR AVANTAX INSURANCE SERVICES POSITION: Agent NATURE: Provide insurance services through Avantax insurance agency. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 07/16/2024 ADDRESS: 29 Pleasant St, Lancaster PA 17602, United States DESCRIPTION: Selling and offering life insurance services.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 20, 2018 - December 31, 2024

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 104556
Lancaster, PA
Past

August 29, 2017 - December 31, 2024

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
Lancaster, PA
Past

July 15, 2014 - September 8, 2017

PARSONEX SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 144412
Englewood, CO
Past

August 28, 2013 - July 2, 2014

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
LANCASTER, PA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/27/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AA
AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES
1ST GLOBAL ADVISORY SERVICES | HD VEST ADVISORY SERVICES | H.D. VEST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556 / SEC#: 801-29892

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Contact information


Main Address
3200 Olympus Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 870-6000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2,278

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts140,306
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 46,109,939,749

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/13/2024
Cover Page
11/28/2023
12/16/2022

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Company Information


AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 104556

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