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Derek Scott Weed

Derek S. Weed

SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Indianapolis, IN 46240
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CRD#: 6256632
Derek Scott Weed

Professional summary

Derek Scott Weed, CFP®, who also goes by Derek S Weed, is a registered financial advisor currently at SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Derek has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Derek S Weed

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2018

Experience

Current

September 16, 2020 - Present

SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 9100 Keystone Crossing Ste 625, Indianapolis, IN 46240
RIA
CRD#: 107517
Indianapolis, IN
Past

January 23, 2019 - August 26, 2020

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Indianapolis, IN
Past

August 11, 2016 - January 23, 2019

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 159035
Indianapolis, IN
Past

September 14, 2015 - August 11, 2016

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Indianapolis, IN
Past

December 11, 2013 - August 26, 2020

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Indianapolis, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SF
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SYM FINANCIAL CORP. DBA SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 107517 / SEC#: 801-23944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1985 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.

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IAR
Indiana
(9/16/2020)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/14/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/13/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/11/2013
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

SF
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORPORATION | SYM FINANCIAL CORP. DBA SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SYM FINANCIAL CORP.

CRD#: 107517 / SEC#: 801-23944

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/1985 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
801 Park Ave, Winona Lake, IN 46590
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 888-7968
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
74

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SYM ADV PART 2A (7/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5,993
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,879,622,399

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/20/2024
Cover Page
Report
06/29/2023
Cover Page
Report
12/19/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

SYM FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 107517Indianapolis, IN 46240

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