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.
- October Effect LTD.Current– present · 8 yearsVirginia Beach, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281369
- Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation– · 8 yearsVirginia Beach, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 3978
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
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 21 May 2007 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 December 2006 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- 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
- Firm bio
- octobereffectltd.com
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.
Is Neely Elstrodt a financial advisor?
Yes. Neely Elstrodt has a current investment-adviser registration in Virginia, through October Effect since November 2017.
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.
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.
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.
Where is Neely Elstrodt based?
Neely Elstrodt’s registered office is in Virginia Beach, VA.
Is Neely Elstrodt registered with FINRA?
No. Neely Elstrodt has no current broker registration.
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.

