Gregory Spears
Professional summary
Gregory Spears, CFP®, who also goes by Greg Spears, Gregory Voy Spears, is a registered financial advisor currently at WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC located in Leawood, Kansas.
Gregory is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Gregory has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 8 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Experience
June 23, 2020 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 3400 College Blvd Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66211June 23, 2020 - Present
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
Office #1: 3400 College Blvd Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66211May 27, 2015 - June 23, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
May 26, 2015 - June 23, 2020
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
October 21, 2011 - June 2, 2015
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
October 19, 2011 - June 2, 2015
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
March 17, 2011 - October 20, 2011
FORVIS MAZARS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
November 10, 2004 - March 15, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
November 8, 2004 - March 15, 2011
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
September 19, 2002 - November 26, 2004
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
April 21, 1997 - November 26, 2004
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
February 9, 1995 - April 24, 1997
DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED
July 22, 1991 - February 22, 1995
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
April 23, 1991 - July 23, 1991
BOATMEN'S INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
October 10, 1989 - March 25, 1991
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
March 22, 1983 - July 9, 1985
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
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Exams
Series 8
Date: 4/10/1992
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)FINRA
Current Firm
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC
CRD#: 11025 / SEC#: 801-57434, 8-28721
Contact information
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| CRAVEN, JAMES J | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4323533 |
| GINDI, SOL | BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4903526 |
| KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS | 2260890 |
| LACEY, PAUL | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 5616656 |
| MARKMANN, DAVID FRANZ | DESIGNATED TEXAS OFFICER | 2637778 |
| PATEL, RAKESH | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5385585 |
| SANKOVICH, PAUL CAMERON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2475029 |
| TA, KIMBERLY CROWDER | BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 4717506 |
| TYERS, JOHN R | PRESIDENT/BOARD OF MANAGERS/CONTROL PRINCIPAL | 2632380 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 401,726 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 197,360,196,619 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 35 |
| Arbitration | 39 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
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| 01/24/2025 | ||
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| 02/17/2023 |
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