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John S. Blanc

INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Apple Valley, CA
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CRD#: 1077241
JB

Professional summary


John Stephen Blanc is a registered financial advisor currently at INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Apple Valley, California and FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Apple Valley, California.

John is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. John has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) NAME OF BUSINESS: FREEDOM TAX SERVICE; NATURE OF BUSINESS: TAX PREPARATION; LOCATION: 18231 HWY 18 #7, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307; TITLE: OWNER; START DATE: 10/1984; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: SEASONAL - JANUARY TO APRIL 50-60 HOURS. APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: SEASONAL - JANUARY TO APRIL 4 HOURS. 2) NAME OF BUSINESS: FREEDOM FINANCIAL SERVICES; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INSURANCE & INVESTMENTS; LOCATION: 18231 HWY 18 #7, APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307; TITLE: OWNER; START DATE: 10/1984; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 10; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN ONE HOUR. 3) NAME OF BUSINESS: INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS.; NATURE OF BUSINESS: INVESTMENT ADVISORY; LOCATION: 625 N. MICHIGAN AVE, SUITE 1710, CHICAGO, IL 60611; TITLE: INVESTMENT ADVISORY ADVISOR; START DATE: 01/2017; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 160; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 8.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 1, 2017 - Present

INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 125117
Apple Valley, CA
Current

September 23, 2020 - Present

FORTUNE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42150
Apple Valley, CA
Past

July 2, 2004 - September 23, 2020

BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15764
APPLE VALLETY, CA
Past

June 7, 2000 - July 30, 2002

WALL STREET FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35830
VICTOR, NY
Past

November 19, 1998 - June 2, 2000

BROOKLIGHT PLACE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15764
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ
Past

April 29, 1997 - November 12, 1998

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 12, 1994 - December 11, 1996

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 12, 1993 - October 21, 1993

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

April 17, 1990 - June 21, 1993

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
HOUSTON, TX
Past

August 18, 1989 - November 8, 1989

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

January 24, 1989 - September 7, 1989

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

January 24, 1989 - September 7, 1989

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

January 23, 1987 - December 19, 1988

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
Past

December 12, 1985 - February 3, 1987

AMERICAN GENERAL EQUITY SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5435
Past

December 3, 1982 - August 24, 1984

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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IF
INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS
INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JOANNE M. WOITESHEK/INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 125117 / SEC#: 801-63771

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2005 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2005 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
California
(1/1/2017)
RR
California
(3/18/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/29/2016
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IF
INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS
INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | JOANNE M. WOITESHEK/INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 125117 / SEC#: 801-63771

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/3/2005 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/3/2005 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/4/2005 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2005 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Batson Ct. Suite 104, New Lenox, IL 60451
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 472-1300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
37

SEC notice filing (29 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. ADV BROCHURE (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,858
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 337,782,613

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Company Information


INTERACTIVE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 125117Apple Valley, CA

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