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Vonciel M. Gaines

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CRD#: 1108930
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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.

Vonciel Mcclain Gaines was a registered financial professional .

Vonciel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Vonciel 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


None

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

January 2, 2002 - May 16, 2002

WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10078
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 25, 1998 - December 31, 2001

OAK BROOK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16886
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

January 5, 1994 - October 2, 1998

COUSINS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27859
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

July 14, 1987 - January 1, 1994

OAK BROOK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16886
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

April 21, 1987 - July 15, 1987

ANCHOR NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5774
Past

June 17, 1983 - December 24, 1986

AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6320
Past

June 17, 1983 - February 24, 1987

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/21/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WF
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
GOLDCOR SECURITIES, LTD. | WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | LONG GROVE TRADING COMPANY | LONG GROVE TRADING CO.

CRD#: 10078 / SEC#: , 8-44243

BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/05/2011
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Illinois since 01/24/1979
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LPL INDEPENDENT ADVISOR SERVICE GROUP, LLCOWNER
BROWN, STEPHANIE LEIGHDIRECTOR1973369
DWYER, WILLIAM EDWARD IIIDIRECTOR1274680
KALBAUGH, JOHN ANDREWCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1821773
STEARNS, ESTHER MARIONDIRECTOR1088948
VALTAIRO, PHILLIP BUHAYCFO/FINOP4481362
VANNOY-PINEDA, KATHLEEN DENISECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1347526

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration2

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Company Information


WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 10078

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