Scott Etzel has been an investment adviser representative at Independent Wealth Network since November 2020, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Independent Wealth Network, Inc. is an Urbandale, IA firm with $518M under management, 1,460 clients and 30 advisers across 20 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Scott Etzel’s longest registration was 8 years at Investment Advisors Corp (2010–2018). Before joining Independent Wealth Network in 2020, Scott Etzel was registered through BFC Planning, Inc. and Investment Advisors Corp.
- – present · 5 yearsClear Lake, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 286262
- BFC Planning, Inc.– · 2 yearsWaukee, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 119682
- Investment Advisors Corp– · 8 yearsWaukee, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 117531
- Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC– · 2 yearsWest Des Moines, IA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
Investment adviser representative registrations
Scott Etzel is registered as an investment adviser representative in 10 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from November 2020; the most recent is Nevada, in April 2024.
- CaliforniaSince 3 November 2020
- ColoradoSince 25 August 2021
- FloridaSince 25 May 2021
- IllinoisSince 5 November 2020
- IowaSince 3 November 2020
- MinnesotaSince 30 March 2021
- NevadaSince 25 April 2024
- New YorkSince 9 February 2021
- OklahomaSince 5 November 2020
- TexasResidentSince 24 January 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 7TO | General Securities Representative Examination | 25 November 2022 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 2 July 2008 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 9 May 2008 |
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Scott T Etzel
- CRD
- 5505697
- Firm
- Independent Wealth Network · CRD 286262
- Office
- Clear Lake, IA
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2008
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Scott Etzel work?
Scott Etzel is an investment adviser representative registered through Independent Wealth Network, Inc. since November 2020, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Scott Etzel a financial advisor?
Yes. Scott Etzel has a current investment-adviser registration in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma and Texas, through Independent Wealth Network since November 2020.
How many years of experience does Scott Etzel have?
Scott Etzel has 18 years in the financial industry, since May 2008, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Scott Etzel passed?
Scott Etzel has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 7TO. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 2008. FINRA credited Scott Etzel with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Scott Etzel work before Independent Wealth Network?
Before Independent Wealth Network, Scott Etzel was registered through Investment Advisors Corp, July 2010 to September 2018; Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, July 2008 to July 2010.
Where is Scott Etzel based?
Scott Etzel’s registered office is in Clear Lake, IA.
Is Scott Etzel registered with FINRA?
No. Scott Etzel has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Scott Etzel’s record?
Search CRD 5505697 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Scott Etzel’s full registration record.
