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Marilyn J. Zilka

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CRD#: 848524
MZ

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Marilyn Joy Zilka, CFP® was a registered financial professional .

Marilyn is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. Marilyn had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 4 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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CFP®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Past

November 1, 2018 - July 22, 2021

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA
CRD#: 104510
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

August 18, 2016 - November 1, 2018

EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113299
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

August 18, 2016 - October 31, 2018

RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 269923
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

September 20, 2013 - July 22, 2016

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 20, 2013 - July 22, 2016

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 13, 2007 - September 9, 2013

EHLERT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112150
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL
Past

May 1, 2007 - August 28, 2013

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL
Past

March 19, 2002 - July 7, 2006

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 3, 2000 - March 26, 2001

UBS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 1, 1984 - November 3, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

February 1, 1978 - June 4, 1984

UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT (US) INC.

BD
CRD#: 583

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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EF
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS LLC | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS L.L.C.

CRD#: 104510 / SEC#: 801-55196

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/14/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/25/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/21/1978
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/4/1983
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 11/19/1981
Registered Options Principal Examination

Current Firm

EF
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS LLC | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS L.L.C.

CRD#: 104510 / SEC#: 801-55196

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/1998 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
3945 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 601-5957
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,616

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EFE_ADV_PART_2A_03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)
EFE_WRAP_FEE_BROCHURE_03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,552,934
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 292,902,969,770

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Company Information

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

CRD#: 104510

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