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Zachary Ziegler

BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER
SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075
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CRD#: 7650648
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Zachary ZieglerBLANKINSHIP & FOSTER

Professional summary

Zachary Ziegler, who also goes by Zack Ziegler, is a registered financial advisor currently at BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC located in Solana Beach, California.

Zachary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Zachary has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Zack Ziegler

Other business activities

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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

July 23, 2026 - Present

BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC

Office #1: 420 Stevens Avenue Suite 250, Solana Beach, CA 92075
RIA
CRD#: 104795
SOLANA BEACH, CA
Past

January 4, 2023 - March 31, 2026

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
San Diego, CA

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".
BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC
BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC
BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER | BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC

CRD#: 104795 / SEC#: 801-35218

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/1989 Approved)

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.

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IAR
California
(7/23/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/24/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/4/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 11/22/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Current Firm

BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC
BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC
BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER | BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC

CRD#: 104795 / SEC#: 801-35218

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/1989 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
420 Stevens Avenue Suite 250, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Mailing Address
Phone number
(858) 755-5166
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/5/2026)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts996
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 939,507,252

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Company Information

BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC

BLANKINSHIP & FOSTER, LLC

CRD#: 104795Solana Beach, CA 92075

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