Ralph D. Wentz

TFB ADVISORS

Overland Park, KS 66211

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CRD#: 704643

Professional summary

Ralph David Wentz, who also goes by R David Wentz, is a registered financial advisor currently at TFB ADVISORS, LLC located in Overland Park, Kansas and AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC located in Overland Park, Kansas.

Ralph is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1980. Ralph has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 62, Series 1 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

R David Wentz

Other business activities

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TAX FAVORED BENEFITS INC; SAME AS BRANCH; INV REL; PENSION ADMINISTRATION; CHAIRMAN/OWNER; START DATE=01/1978; HRS/MO=10; TRADING HRS/MO=10; ADMINISTRATION * TFB Advisors, LLC; same as branch; inv rel; Independent RIA; Investment Adviser Representative; start date=08/2022; hrs/mo=150; trading hrs/mo=150; IAR of Independent RIA * Barrett Heirs, LLC; non inv rel; same as branch; LLC to hold land property mineral rights; Partner/General Partner; start date=07/2011; hrs/mo=0; trading hrs/mo=0; No business activity * B&W Investment, LLC; non inv rel; same as branch; TFB office building owner; Owner; start date=06/2010; hrs/mo=4; trading hrs/mo=0; Owner

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 5, 2022 - Present

TFB ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4801 West 110th Street Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66211

RIA

CRD#: 321870

Overland Park, KS

Current

June 30, 2006 - Present

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

Office #1: 4801 W. 110th Street Ste 200, Overland Park, KS 66211

CRD#: 14869

Overland Park, KS

Past

November 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 317245

Overland Park, KS

Past

June 30, 2006 - November 1, 2021

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 14869

LINCOLN, NE

Past

July 20, 1998 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 14646

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

December 10, 1984 - June 30, 2006

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 14646

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

February 22, 1980 - January 7, 1983

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4882

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".

TFB ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 321870 / SEC#: 801-126142

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/21/2022 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.

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

Arizona
(8/30/2013)

Florida
(7/24/2012)

Illinois
(6/30/2006)

Iowa
(8/29/2006)

Kansas
(6/30/2006)

IAR

Kansas
(8/5/2022)

Louisiana
(1/16/2009)

Maryland
(12/9/2008)

Minnesota
(5/2/2008)

Missouri
(6/30/2006)

Nebraska
(6/30/2006)

Ohio
(7/2/2007)

South Carolina
(7/28/2021)

Texas
(11/3/2009)

Virginia
(8/24/2006)

Wisconsin
(7/13/2012)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/13/1998

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/20/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/17/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 62

Date: 6/8/1994

Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 1

Date: 2/7/1980

Registered Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 12/20/2005

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

TFB ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 321870 / SEC#: 801-126142

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/21/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4801 West 110th Street Suite 200, Overland Park, KS 66211

Mailing Address

Phone number

(913) 648-5526

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR TFB ADVISORS, LLC (9/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,047
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 859,559,702

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Ralph D. Wentz

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Ralph David Wentz's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

AMERITAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

AMERITAS INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TFB ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/13/1998

Series 63

Date: 4/20/1987

Series 6TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/17/2005

Series 62

Date: 6/8/1994

Series 1

Date: 2/7/1980

Series 24

Date: 12/20/2005

FINRA

Current Firm

TFB ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

TFB ADVISORS, LLC

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