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Zach Buettner

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Columbia, IL 62236
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CRD#: 6490024
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Professional summary

Zach Buettner, who also goes by Zachary A Buettner, Zach Alan Buettner, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Columbia, Illinois.

Zach is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Zach has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Zachary A Buettner | Zach Alan Buettner

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

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None

Experience

Current

November 25, 2025 - Present

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 1000 Eleven St. Suite D, Columbia, IL 62236
RIA
CRD#: 157423
Columbia, IL
Past

September 1, 2022 - November 24, 2025

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 281213
Columbia, IL
Past

May 2, 2018 - May 11, 2022

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 133763
WATERLOO, IL
Past

May 2, 2018 - May 11, 2022

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
WATERLOO, IL
Past

November 23, 2015 - May 7, 2018

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
RED BUD, IL
Past

November 2, 2015 - May 7, 2018

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
RED BUD, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
AC
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Illinois
(11/25/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/20/2015
Uniform Combined 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: 11/2/2015
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

AC
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2011 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
19600 West Catawba Avenue Suite B200, Cornelius, NC 28031
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 340-2514
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
124

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts11,592
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,841,154,148

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/12/2023
Cover Page
Report
06/27/2023
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 157423Columbia, IL 62236

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