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Benjamin T. Watts

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CRD#: 1102629
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Professional summary


Benjamin Theodore Watts was barred by the FINRA from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Benjamin is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Prior to being barred, Benjamin had worked at 5 firms, which includes FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL INC., CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES INC., NLBS ADVISERS INC., EQUITY SERVICES INC., PRUCO SECURITIES LLC..

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ben Watts

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

December 6, 2000 - December 14, 2004

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32460
LAKE ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 29, 1999 - December 31, 2000

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 9, 1991 - December 2, 1999

NLBS ADVISERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18364
WATERVILLE, ME
Past

June 8, 1984 - August 14, 1991

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
MONTPELIER, VT
Past

March 8, 1983 - June 18, 1984

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/21/1983
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm


FH
FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.
FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 32460 / SEC#: , 8-46008

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4101 Lake St. Louis Blvd., Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Mailing Address
4101 Lake St. Louis Blvd, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Phone number
(636) 625-0900
Established
Missouri since 10/01/2005
Firm type
Other Types of Legal Formation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HOFF, DAVID MICHAELPRESIDENT1058737
CHRISTY, ZEONIA MCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4067924
HALL, BRANDON WAYNECHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER5113480
HOFF, SCOTT MCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER5008279
JEHLE, JEANNE ANNFINOP4885198

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Company Information


FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

CRD#: 32460

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