Anitha Rao has been Vice President, Wealth Manager of Financial Architects since October 2005, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Anitha Rao holds a Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Post-graduate work in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech.
Financial Architects, LLC is a Woodstock, GA firm with $199M under management, 100 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Anitha Rao is co-founder of Financial Architects and serves as senior wealth manager. Before moving into wealth management and financial planning, she worked in IT consulting. She has taught in the Certified Financial Planner programs at several universities and has served as a local chapter board member of the Financial Planning Association.
- Financial Architects, LLCCurrent– present · 16 yearsWoodstock, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 116027
Professional designations
Listed by Financial Architects
- Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA)
- Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Anitha Rao is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from August 2010; the most recent is Texas, in October 2017.
- GeorgiaSince 25 August 2010
- TexasSince 5 October 2017
Examinations
No examinations are on Anitha Rao’s record.
- Full name
- Anitha G Rao
- CRD
- 5774635
- Firm
- Financial Architects · CRD 116027
- Role
- Vice President, Wealth Manager
- Office
- 302 CREEKSTONE RIDGE, Woodstock, GA 30188
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- financialarchitectsllc.com
Where does Anitha Rao work?
Anitha Rao has been Vice President, Wealth Manager of Financial Architects, LLC since October 2005.
Is Anitha Rao a financial advisor?
Yes. Anitha Rao has a current investment-adviser registration in Georgia and Texas, through Financial Architects since August 2010.
How many years of experience does Anitha Rao have?
Anitha Rao has 16 years in the financial industry, since August 2010, across 1 adviser firm.
Where is Anitha Rao based?
Anitha Rao’s registered office is in Woodstock, GA.
Is Anitha Rao registered with FINRA?
No. Anitha Rao has no current broker registration.
Is Anitha Rao a CFP?
Financial Architects lists Anitha Rao with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner (CFP)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Anitha Rao’s record?
Search CRD 5774635 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Anitha Rao’s full registration record.
