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Shobi Samuel

EFS ADVISORS
Cambridge, MN 55008
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CRD#: 7132063
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Professional summary


Shobi Samuel, who also goes by Samuel Shobi, Shobi Samuel, is a registered financial advisor currently at EFS ADVISORS located in Cambridge, Minnesota and ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC located in Cambridge, Minnesota.

Shobi is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Shobi has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Samuel Shobi | Shobi Samuel

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.
1) Part time sales, NON INV, Best Buy Corporation, 2452 E Springs Dr, Madison, WI, Apple Mobility Expert, Started 11/01/2012; 8 noninv/0 inv hrs/week, management of cell phones and their plans for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint; training of new associates, resident expert of systems, sell all products in the store when needed 2) Aviben, noninv, Cambridge MN, third-party administrator of employee benefits, Benefits Consultant, Employee, 05/2025, 160 inv/0 noninv, Benefits consultant promoting third party services for employee benefits, this includes 403(b), 457(b), HRA, HSA, FSA accounts and other assigned duties. 3) Rental Property, not investment related, Fitchburg WI, Landlord, 4/1/2024, 1 noninv/ o inv hrs/mo, rent collection and property maintenance.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

June 4, 2025 - Present

EFS ADVISORS

Office #1: 1995 East Rum River Drive S, Cambridge, MN 55008
RIA
CRD#: 115211
Cambridge, MN
Current

June 4, 2025 - Present

ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 1995 East Rum River Drive S., Cambridge, MN 55008
RIA
BD
CRD#: 140393
Cambridge, MN
Past

July 15, 2019 - March 12, 2025

WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 126907
MADISON, WI

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".
EA
EFS ADVISORS
EDUCATOR'S FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | EFS ADVISORS LLC | EFS ADVISORS

CRD#: 115211 / SEC#: 801-62857

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2004 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2004 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2004 Terminated)

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
Michigan
(6/4/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(6/4/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/4/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(6/4/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/20/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 7/15/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


EA
EFS ADVISORS
EDUCATOR'S FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | EFS ADVISORS LLC | EFS ADVISORS

CRD#: 115211 / SEC#: 801-62857

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2004 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/29/2004 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/26/2004 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1995 East Rum River Drive S, Cambridge, MN 55008
Mailing Address
Phone number
(763) 689-9023
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
59

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EFS ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (3/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,714
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,271,853,092

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Company Information


EFS ADVISORS

CRD#: 115211Cambridge, MN 55008

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