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Thomas J. Scherer

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CRD#: 1032184
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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.

Thomas James Scherer, who also goes by Tom Scherer, was a registered financial professional .

Thomas is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Thomas had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tom Scherer

Other business activities


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(1)THOMAS J SCHERER, ASSO & INC., PROPERTY & CASUALITY, HEALTH, TRADITIONAL LIFE, SALES & SERVICE, PRESIDENT/OWNER (100%), 100% OF COMMISSIONS PAID TO COMPANY, 5 HRS OR LESS/MO. (2)IND. AGENT, AMERICAN EQUITY, LINCOLN LIFE, LINCOLN BENEFIT LIFE, UNICARE, TRUSTMARK, BANNER LIFE, FIRST COLONY, BC/BS, GENERAL AMERICAN - TRADITIONAL LIFE, FIXED ANNUITIES, DISABILITY & HEALTH, COMMISSIONS, 5 HRS OR LESS/MO. 3)MASS MUTUAL, LIFE & DISABILITY INS., SALES,COMP. COMM., TIME 1-2HRS PER MTH. 4)AMERICAN NATIONAL, FIXED ANNUITIES, SALES,COMP. COMM., 1-2HRS PER MTH.5) TJHD PROPERTIES - REAL ESTATE-LANDLORD-INVESTMENT PROPERTY.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 23, 2009 - December 31, 2023

COLEMAN SCHERER INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 149350
PALATINE, IL
Past

October 2, 2007 - December 31, 2008

1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39164
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

November 2, 2006 - December 31, 2008

1ST DISCOUNT BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39164
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

December 19, 2005 - April 20, 2006

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

June 1, 2005 - April 20, 2006

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL
Past

April 20, 2004 - June 1, 2005

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 6, 2003 - December 31, 2003

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10078
PALATINE, IL
Past

December 2, 2002 - December 31, 2003

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 20, 2000 - November 18, 2002

WALNUT STREET ADVISERS INC

RIA
CRD#: 109903
AURORA, IL
Past

May 15, 2000 - November 18, 2002

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

May 1, 1987 - May 2, 2000

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

March 25, 1982 - May 25, 1984

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
Past

March 25, 1982 - May 25, 1984

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/14/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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COLEMAN SCHERER INVESTMENTS, INC.
COLEMAN SCHERER INVESTMENTS, INC. | NAME 713

CRD#: 149350 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Palatine, IL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 253-4883
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts25
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,697,305

Red Flags


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Company Information


COLEMAN SCHERER INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 149350

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