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Thomas Witbeck Tinsley

Investment Adviser Representative at First Trust Advisors LP

Austin, TXCRD #7259416Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
2 yrs
Exams Passed
3

Professional summary

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Thomas Witbeck Tinsley is an investment adviser representative with First Trust Advisors LP in Austin, TX, where they have been registered since 2024, the year they entered the securities industry. They have passed 3 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent) and Series 7 (general securities representative). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois and Texas.

Office

Ibc Building, 500 West 5th Street, 8th Floor
Austin, TX 78701

Advisors at this office: 54

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 15, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois, Texas
Broker:
2 states and territories

Illinois, Texas

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 11/8/2024
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/27/2024
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 7/15/2024

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

First Trust Advisors LPCurrent
11/11/2024 – Austin, TX

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. First Trust Portfolios L.P.
    Aug 2024 – no end date reportedWheaton, IL
  2. First Trust Advisors L.P.
    Aug 2024 – no end date reportedWheaton, IL
  3. Georgia Institute OF Technology
    Aug 2019 – May 2024Atlanta, GA
  4. NEW Hanover HIGH School
    Aug 2015 – Aug 2019Wilmington, NC

Official records & sources

Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About First Trust Advisors LP

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Performance-based fees
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$50,000 (waivable)

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Direct Indexing, Premium Direct Indexing™, Custom Option Solutions, Structured Investment Strategies, Equity Strategies, Values Based Strategies, Neutral Strategies, Defensive Strategies

Portfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsSelection of Other AdvisersPeriodicals and Newsletters
Firm areas of expertise
Direct IndexingPremium Direct IndexingCustom Option SolutionsStructured Investment StrategiesEquity StrategiesValues Based StrategiesNeutral StrategiesDefensive Strategies

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthInvestment CompaniesPooled VehiclesCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
605
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
3
Main office:
Wheaton, IL
SEC file number:
801-39950

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of April 30, 2026

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