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Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Multi-team

Firm-wide stats for Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Total advisors

185

Across 96 offices

Clients per advisor

89 High

Avg AUM per client

$220,873 Very Low

HNW client ratio

24% Typical

About

Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, overseeing roughly $3.73 billion for more than 16,000 clients through a large network of investment advisor representatives. The firm offers a broad set of services — advisor‑managed accounts (AMP), separately managed accounts (SMA), unified managed accounts (UMA), access to third‑party managers and TAMPs, retirement‑plan advisory, and financial planning — and also facilitates purchases of brokerage and insurance products.

Investment strategies are developed at the IAR level and tailored to each client’s objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizon, with accounts managed on either a discretionary or non‑discretionary basis and available in wrap and non‑wrap formats. AFP uses multiple custodians (including Pershing, Charles Schwab & Co., and Axos), permits reasonable client‑imposed investment restrictions, and routinely integrates third‑party money managers and model portfolios into client solutions.

AFP’s brochure highlights several features that distinguish it from many multi‑team advisers: it remains dually registered as both a Securities and Exchange Commission‑registered investment adviser and a FINRA‑member broker‑dealer and continues to effect commissionable securities and insurance transactions, with Pershing serving as its clearing broker. The firm discloses revenue‑sharing and cash‑sweep arrangements (e.g., FundVest participation), brokerage‑related fees, and recruiting/transition support for IARs — including forgivable and no‑interest loans — all of which the firm identifies as potential conflicts of interest in its Form ADV disclosures.

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Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

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Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Location

3250 Lacey Road, Suite 130

Downers Grove IL 60515

Advisors at this office

50

Advisors at this office

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Michele S

Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Michele Strauts is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Park Ridge, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, Michele is an online influencer focusing on interior design, seasonal decor, and table setting. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across a wide range of investment products.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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William B

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

William Boscow is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. He has held positions at multiple firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cabot Lodge Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club and leads its Community Service Committee. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of services including advisor-managed and separately managed accounts, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, with investment strategies tailored at the individual advisor level.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Gerhard A

ChFC®, Series 63

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Gerhard Axen is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2008 and has also operated as a self-employed advisor since 1996. Outside of advisory services, he is a managing partner at Timberland Financial, an insurance sales business specializing in life, health, disability, and group insurance. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm provides investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Amy M

Series 63, Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Amy Marker is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Northern Trust. She has worked at Ausdal Financial Partners in two separate tenures totaling nine years. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a variety of investment services and tailors strategies to client objectives, utilizing multiple custodians and integrating third-party managers in its solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Thomas H

Series 63, Series 65

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Thomas Herr is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2009 and also maintains long-term roles with Cunningham Group and Serpe Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he supervises insurance sales activities at Serpe Insurance. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and custodial partnerships.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Timothy S

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Timothy Sullivan is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience and has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2015. Additionally, he conducts insurance sales through TJ Sullivan Company, Inc., focusing on fixed and equity-indexed annuities, life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities with over $3.7 billion in assets under management across more than 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services tailored to client objectives, integrates third-party managers, and operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Rocco S

Series 63, Series 65

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Rocco Santorsola is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2009 and has owned and operated Rocco Santorsola Ltd., an accounting and tax preparation business, since 1993. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in health and life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment strategies and custodial relationships.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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James N

Series 63, Series 65

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

James Niedermeier is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal since 2009 and also owns Niedermeier Agency, through which he is involved in insurance sales. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Craig W

CFP®, Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Craig Wenger is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2009. Prior to that, he worked at Financial Planning Consultants from 2000 to 2017. He also serves as treasurer for the Hawthorne Place Condo Association in Chicago. Ausdal Financial Partners manages over $2 billion in client assets and offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Robert D

Series 63, Series 65

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Robert Devita is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an outside insurance brokerage focusing on fixed annuities and fixed life insurance. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, employing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Mark S

Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Mark Stasik is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ausdal since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in health, long-term care, term life, and universal life insurance, and he provides consulting in career and success coaching on a volunteer basis. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative products.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Joseph A

Series 63, Series 65

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Joseph Alagna is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Arlington Heights, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Weber Highschool Alumni, Inc., a nonprofit that provides scholarships to deserving students. Ausdal Financial Partners manages approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of about 152 advisors, offering investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies across a range of asset types, and maintains dual broker-dealer and insurance activities.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Wilfredo M

Series 63, Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Wilfredo Miranda is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elder and trustee at Palmetto Baptist Church in Miami, Florida. Ausdal Financial Partners manages approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors, offering investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides both advisory and brokerage services, including access to third-party money managers and licensed insurance products.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Andrew M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Andrew Mccausland is a CFP® and ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. since 2012 and also serves as President and Financial Advisor of The McCausland Group, where he provides financial planning, analysis, and advice. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment strategies and custodial platforms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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William G

Series 63, Series 66

Downers Grove, IL

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

William Goldsberry II is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ausdal in 2020, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he assists advisors with insurance product sales and client insurance needs. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a range of services including advisor-managed and separately managed accounts, financial planning, and brokerage and insurance products, with investment strategies tailored to each client's objectives and risk tolerance.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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