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Hunter J. Gietzen
SCS
Bellevue, WA 98004
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CRD#: 6909103
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Professional summary
Hunter James Gietzen, who also goes by Hunter James Gietzen Mr, Hunter Gietzen, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCS located in Bellevue, Washington and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Bellevue, Washington.
Hunter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Hunter has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Hunter James Gietzen Mr | Hunter Gietzen
Other business activities
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1. 03/14/2019 - HUNTER GIETZEN/ NON VARIABLE INSURANCE/ INVESTMENT RELATED / 0%/ BELLEVUE, WA
2. 03/14/2019 - SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES/ DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS)/ INVESTMENT RELATED / 0%/ BELLEVUE, WA.
3. 3/19/2019 - NortwestSCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 03/11/2019 - 170 Hours Per Month/140 Hours During Securities Trading.
4. 3/19/2019 - SCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Started 03/11/2019 - 170 Hours Per Month/120 Hours During Securities Trading.
5. 12/23/2020 - Bensler, LLC - DBA: (Hybrid) SCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Started 12/07/2020 - 160 Hours Per Month/140 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through SCS, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 12/2020. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.
6. 1/13/2021 - Bensler, LLC - DBA: (Hybrid) SCS - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - IAR - Started 12/07/2020 - 160 Hours Per Month/140 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through SCS, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 12/2020. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 2, 2020 - Present
SCS
Office #1: 10900 Ne 8th Street 15th Floor - Suite 1550, Bellevue, WA 98004RIA
CRD#: 310849
Bellevue, WA
Current
March 14, 2019 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
Office #1: 10900 Ne 8th St.15th Fl #1550, Bellevue, WA 98004RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Bellevue, WA
Past
March 14, 2019 - March 9, 2021
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
May 18, 2018 - February 28, 2019
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 2882
BELLEVUE, WA
Past
April 17, 2018 - February 28, 2019
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 2882
BELLEVUE, WA
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".
SC
SCS
BENSLER, LLC | SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES | SCS
CRD#: 310849 / SEC#: 801-119764
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2020 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
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
Alaska(10/15/2020)
RR
Arizona(7/22/2021)
RR
California(9/11/2020)
RR
Florida(12/11/2019)
RR
Georgia(7/19/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(1/10/2022)
RR
Michigan(7/15/2021)
RR
Minnesota(11/5/2021)
RR
North Carolina(6/27/2022)
RR
Oregon(9/22/2020)
RR
Tennessee(12/1/2023)
RR
Texas(9/2/2021)
IAR
Texas(12/13/2022)
RR
Virginia(9/25/2020)
RR
Washington(3/14/2019)
IAR
Washington(12/2/2020)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SC
SCS
BENSLER, LLC | SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES | SCS
CRD#: 310849 / SEC#: 801-119764
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
10900 Ne 8th Street 15th Floor - Suite 1550, Bellevue, WA 98004
Mailing Address
Phone number
(425) 452-1222
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
41
SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,472 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,637,626,061 |
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