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Neely Elstrodt

Investment adviser representative at October Effect in Virginia Beach, VA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Neely Elstrodt is an investment adviser representative at October Effect LTD., an investment adviser managing $146M, and works from its Virginia Beach, VA office. Neely Elstrodt has been registered through October Effect since 17 November 2017, has 17 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed the Series 7 and Series 66.

17
Years in industry
8
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Neely Elstrodt has been an investment adviser representative at October Effect since November 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Neely Elstrodt holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Chowan University and a Master of Business Administration from Averett University.

October Effect LTD. is a Virginia Beach, VA firm with $146M under management, 597 clients and 4 advisers across 3 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.

Neely Elstrodt is CFO-Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer of October Effect, Ltd. She began working with Frank Tehel in 2006, after working in higher education as a Faculty Coordinator for an adult studies program at Averett University. She has a background in investments and income tax preparation and planning, and works with individuals and small business owners on minimizing their tax and planning for retirement.

Neely Elstrodt’s longest registration is the current one, 8 years at October Effect since 2017. Before joining October Effect in 2017, Neely Elstrodt was registered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation.

  1. – present · 8 years
    Virginia Beach, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281369
  2. Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation
    – · 8 years
    Virginia Beach, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 3978

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by October Effect

  • Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor℠ (CRPC®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Neely Elstrodt is registered as an investment adviser representative in Virginia, since November 2017.

  • VirginiaSince 17 November 2017

Examinations

SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6621 May 2007
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 721 December 2006
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Neely Kathleen Elstrodt
CRD
5151667
Firm
October Effect · CRD 281369
Office
1270 Diamond Springs Road, #103, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 2009
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Neely Elstrodt work?

Neely Elstrodt is an investment adviser representative registered through October Effect LTD. since November 2017, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Neely Elstrodt a financial advisor?

Yes. Neely Elstrodt has a current investment-adviser registration in Virginia, through October Effect since November 2017.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Neely Elstrodt have?

Neely Elstrodt has 17 years in the financial industry, since July 2009, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Neely Elstrodt passed?

Neely Elstrodt has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 2006. FINRA credited Neely Elstrodt with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Neely Elstrodt work before October Effect?

Before October Effect, Neely Elstrodt was registered through Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, July 2007 to November 2015.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Neely Elstrodt based?

Neely Elstrodt’s registered office is in Virginia Beach, VA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Neely Elstrodt registered with FINRA?

No. Neely Elstrodt has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Neely Elstrodt’s record?

Search CRD 5151667 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Neely Elstrodt’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at October Effect

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5151667, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of October Effect LTD., filed 25 June 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. October Effect team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.