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David B. Kistler

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CRD#: 1038027
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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.

David Brenner Kistler was a registered financial professional .

David is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. David had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


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Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 29, 1993 - October 28, 1994

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
Past

February 8, 1993 - November 29, 1993

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
Past

February 20, 1990 - October 15, 1990

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873
Past

February 20, 1990 - September 28, 1992

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
Past

August 10, 1982 - November 15, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Past

March 30, 1982 - November 15, 1989

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/11/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
HL SECURITIES, INC. | WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC. | W. S. GRIFFITH & CO., INC. | W. S. GRIFFITH & CO., INC | HOME LIFE EQUITY SALES CORP.

CRD#: 10410 / SEC#: , 8-27324

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Terminated by SEC on 11/13/2004
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
New York since 08/07/1970
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WS GRIFFITH ADVISORS, INC.PARENT COMPANY
BEAGIN, JOSEPH GARYSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT15544
BEERS, JOHN HENRYSECRETARY, VICE PRESIDENT
DAHL, RICHARD STEWARTVICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS1080878
ENGBERG, NANCY JEANVP & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2952960
HAYLON, MICHAEL EDWARDDIRECTOR1884528
KELLEHER, JOSEPH EDWARDPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR4017209
LAUTENSACK, ROBERT GEORGE JRDIRECTOR
MILLER, LAURA EILEENCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT1558203
OLSON, VICTORIA LYNNVP, COMPLIANCE OFFICER2360895

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration2

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Company Information


WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 10410

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