Thomas J. Badders

TRADEWELL SECURITIES

FORT WAYNE, IN 46802

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CRD#: 7720447

Professional summary

Thomas Joe Badders is a registered financial advisor currently at TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Thomas has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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RECOMENDING INSURANCE PRODUCTS TO CUSTOMERS. COMMISSIONS ARE PAID BY THE COMPANY, NOT THE CLIENT.

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Experience

Current

January 16, 2025 - Present

TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 130 West Main Street #100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

RIA

CRD#: 332473

FORT WAYNE, IN

Past

April 11, 2023 - January 24, 2025

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

RIA

CRD#: 144046

TROY, MI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

INDIANA TAX ADVISORY GROUP, INC | TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 332473 / SEC#: 801-130935

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2024 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Indiana
(1/16/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 3/27/2023

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

INDIANA TAX ADVISORY GROUP, INC | TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 332473 / SEC#: 801-130935

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2024 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

130 West Main Street #100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Mailing Address

Phone number

(260) 490-2084

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A- TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC (6/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,080
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 267,005,281

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Thomas J. Badders

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 3/27/2023

Current Firm

TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

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