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Diane M. Buchanan

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CRD#: 1097161
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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.

Diane Marie Buchanan, who also goes by Diane Marie Ott, Diane Ott, was a registered financial professional .

Diane is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Diane had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Diane Marie Ott | Diane Ott

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

March 20, 2008 - November 12, 2014

AMUNI FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8365
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

October 8, 2007 - December 13, 2007

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

June 4, 2007 - September 5, 2007

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

August 9, 2005 - April 18, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 25, 2005 - April 18, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

May 13, 1999 - June 30, 2005

J. B. HANAUER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6958
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

June 25, 1998 - June 2, 1999

NF CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14285
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

February 19, 1998 - May 15, 1998

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

March 11, 1996 - March 11, 1998

NF CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14285
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

June 16, 1993 - June 1, 1995

NF CLEARING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14285
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

April 20, 1989 - July 1, 1991

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 31, 1988 - March 7, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

November 21, 1986 - January 8, 1988

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

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".
AMUNI FINANCIAL, INC.
AMUNI FINANCIAL, INC.
AMERICAN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES, INC. | AMUNI FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 8365 / SEC#: 801-120481, 8-25338

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/11/2021 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2021 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/17/2021 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2021 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2021 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/11/2022 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2021 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/14/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AMUNI FINANCIAL, INC.
AMUNI FINANCIAL, INC.
AMERICAN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES, INC. | AMUNI FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 8365 / SEC#: 801-120481, 8-25338

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/11/2021 Approved)
Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2021 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2021 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/17/2021 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2021 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2021 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/11/2022 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/16/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2021 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
720 Second Ave S., St Petersburg, FL 33701
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 11749, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-9680
Phone number
(727) 825-0522
Established
Florida since 08/18/1980
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (2/24/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PETAGNA, MICHAEL COOPERPRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5756933
ABELMAN, JARED BSR. VICE PRESIDENT5161601
DONOHUE, MARK KEVINSR. VICE PRESIDENT856777
ABELMAN, STEPHEN CHARLESSENIOR TRADER502868
KNIGHTON, EMILY RUTHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6265657

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts274
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 159,700,000

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2
Arbitration1
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2024
Cover Page
06/13/2023

Red Flags


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Company Information


AMUNI FINANCIAL, INC.

AMUNI FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 8365

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