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John E. Sprague

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CRD#: 1003936
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Edward Sprague was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. John had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 10, 2010 - July 18, 2016

B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 41533
ORANGE, CA
Past

April 9, 2010 - July 18, 2016

B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 41533
ORANGE, CA
Past

June 26, 2008 - February 25, 2010

EVOLVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 131714
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 26, 2008 - April 9, 2010

EVOLVE SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 127474
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 30, 2008 - April 9, 2010

EVOLVE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 127474
AUSTIN, TX
Past

September 21, 2007 - April 30, 2008

AFS BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25924
AUSTIN, TX
Past

April 5, 2005 - September 24, 2007

FIRST MIDAMERICA INVESTMENT CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 104476
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 10, 2005 - September 24, 2007

FIRST MIDAMERICA INVESTMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104476
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 20, 2004 - January 11, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 20, 2004 - January 11, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 8, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 8, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 5, 2002 - January 13, 2004

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

April 10, 2000 - December 21, 2001

INTERFIRST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7659
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 13, 2000 - April 10, 2000

SAN CLEMENTE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21895
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past

May 8, 1996 - December 31, 1999

SHAREMASTER

BD
CRD#: 24019
HEMET, CA
Past

January 20, 1995 - April 29, 1996

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
APPLETON, WI
Past

October 15, 1993 - October 15, 1993

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 22, 1991 - January 11, 1995

SHAREMASTER

BD
CRD#: 24019
HEMET, CA
Past

September 9, 1988 - August 22, 1989

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
MIAMI, FL
Past

April 7, 1988 - August 18, 1988

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
Past

July 15, 1987 - October 19, 1987

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16496
Past

December 26, 1985 - June 11, 1987

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

July 17, 1984 - December 18, 1985

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

August 26, 1982 - January 11, 1985

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

December 11, 1981 - July 20, 1982

ARM SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 932

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533 / SEC#: 801-106968, 8-49477

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/24/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.
B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533 / SEC#: 801-106968, 8-49477

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/16/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/3/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2015 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/17/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/18/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
Mailing Address
1700 W. Katella Ave., Orange, CA 92867
Phone number
(714) 628-5200
Established
California since 06/18/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
28

SEC notice filing (45 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2023 BBGC ADV PART 2A REVISED 7-25-23 (3/27/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRAHAM, BRUCE EDWINPRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2563258
BETTFREUND, JOHN WAYNE JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1448436
CALLEN, DOUGLAS BRADSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2133945
GODINEZ, MARIE ELIZABETHCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3020086

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts303
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 196,073,458

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration4

Red Flags


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Company Information


B.B. GRAHAM & COMPANY, INC.

CRD#: 41533

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