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Clay Budach

CUSTOM WEALTH PLANNERS
ANKENY, IA 50023
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CRD#: 6947070
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Professional summary


Clay Budach, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CUSTOM WEALTH PLANNERS located in Ankeny, Iowa.

Clay is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Clay has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Name: CB Creative Studios Investment Related: Yes Address: 3204 NW Bayberry Ln Ankeny, IA 50023 Relationship with other business: Search Directory Website Start Date: 8/24/24 Number of hours devoted to other business: 15-20 Number of hours during securities trading hours: 0 Brief Description: Develop website directory and conduct basic website maintenance

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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®

Start date: 2021

Experience


Current

June 13, 2023 - Present

CUSTOM WEALTH PLANNERS

Office #1: 2425 North Ankeny Blvd Unit #105, Ankeny, IA 50023
RIA
CRD#: 326415
ANKENY, IA
Past

February 9, 2021 - June 2, 2023

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
Ames, IA
Past

December 18, 2019 - October 8, 2020

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
Sibley, IA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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
Iowa
(6/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/30/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/23/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 12/18/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CW
CUSTOM WEALTH PLANNERS
CUSTOM WEALTH PLANNERS | TSMF LLC

CRD#: 326415 / SEC#:

Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/18/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2425 North Ankeny Blvd Unit #105, Ankeny, IA 50023
Mailing Address
Phone number
(515) 480-2257
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts159
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 40,374,679

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Company Information


CUSTOM WEALTH PLANNERS

CRD#: 326415Ankeny, IA 50023

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