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Bruce P. Betz

NBC SECURITIES
HUNT VALLEY, MD 21030
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CRD#: 1124501
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Professional summary


Bruce Paul Betz is a registered financial advisor currently at NBC SECURITIES, INC. located in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

Bruce is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Bruce has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

February 5, 2013 - Present

NBC SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 6 North Park Drive Suite 106, Hunt Valley, MD 21030
RIA
BD
CRD#: 17870
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Current

February 5, 2013 - Present

NBC SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 6 North Park Drive Suite 106, Hunt Valley, MD 21030
RIA
BD
CRD#: 17870
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past

March 13, 2009 - February 8, 2013

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past

March 13, 2009 - February 8, 2013

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past

May 31, 2002 - March 13, 2009

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 285
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past

September 28, 2001 - March 13, 2009

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past

November 2, 1990 - October 4, 2001

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 24, 1988 - November 8, 1990

FERRIS, BAKER WATTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

May 24, 1983 - October 24, 1988

BAKER, WATTS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 68

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".
NS
NBC SECURITIES, INC.
NBC COMMERCE INVESTMENTS | POSEY, BENNERS & SELLERS, INC. | NBC SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17870 / SEC#: 801-58257, 8-35870

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2001 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/25/2001 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2001 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)

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

RR
California
(2/5/2013)
RR
Delaware
(2/5/2013)
IAR
Delaware
(12/5/2022)
RR
Florida
(2/5/2013)
IAR
Florida
(9/25/2019)
RR
Idaho
(2/5/2013)
RR
Maryland
(2/5/2013)
IAR
Maryland
(2/5/2013)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/5/2013)
IAR
New Hampshire
(9/12/2022)
IAR
New Jersey
(3/1/2021)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/30/2020)
IAR
Ohio
(3/15/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/5/2013)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/23/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(2/5/2013)
IAR
South Carolina
(1/6/2022)
RR
Virginia
(2/5/2013)
IAR
Virginia
(9/29/2022)
RR
Washington
(1/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/30/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/6/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NS
NBC SECURITIES, INC.
NBC COMMERCE INVESTMENTS | POSEY, BENNERS & SELLERS, INC. | NBC SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17870 / SEC#: 801-58257, 8-35870

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2001 Approved)
Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2001 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/25/2001 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/31/2001 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2001 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2001 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1927 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Mailing Address
1927 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203-0686
Phone number
(800) 521-9390
Established
Alabama since 03/13/1986
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
68

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

NBCS SECURITIES, INC. ADV PART 2 DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (11/5/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NBCS HOLDINGS, LLCSHAREHOLDER
CONWAY, PAMELA SUEVICE PRESIDENT2228251
DOODY, JOHN ROBERT JRPRESIDENT AND CEO1703990
ELDER, DOUG JAMESSVP - SALES MANAGER2358111
FALKENBURG, FRANK BENNERMANAGING DIRECTOR204097
MILLER, HAROLD BLAINECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4214267
RANSOM, SAMUEL DOUGLASCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7690378

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,545
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,715,376,867

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6

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Company Information


NBC SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17870Hunt Valley, MD 21030

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