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Gregory T. Souran

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CRD#: 1128858
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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.

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Gregory Thomas Souran was a registered financial professional .

Gregory is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Gregory had worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 55, Series 15, Series 3, Series 53, Series 10, Series 9, Series 24, Series 27 and Series 4 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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


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

Experience


Past

March 7, 2016 - December 8, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 29, 2016 - December 8, 2020

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 3, 2015 - January 5, 2016

THINKEQUITY LLC

BD
CRD#: 20996
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 21, 2008 - February 3, 2012

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 5, 2008 - February 3, 2012

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 13, 2006 - October 30, 2007

TAFFERER TRADING, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36816
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

January 5, 2006 - September 11, 2006

SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6255
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ
Past

January 7, 2003 - January 13, 2006

BERGEN CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46348
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ
Past

July 10, 2002 - January 2, 2003

CANTONE RESEARCH INC.

BD
CRD#: 26314
EATONTOWN, NJ
Past

March 4, 2002 - April 9, 2002

S. B. CANTOR & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 1384
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 2001 - February 27, 2002

S. B. CANTOR & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 1384
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 5, 1999 - August 15, 2001

CANTONE RESEARCH INC.

BD
CRD#: 26314
EATONTOWN, NJ
Past

April 19, 1999 - June 29, 1999

FIRST PROVIDENCE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39469
PORT WASHINGTON, NY
Past

July 13, 1998 - November 23, 1998

MONTROSE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD.

BD
CRD#: 40799
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 6, 1996 - June 2, 1998

FIRST METROPOLITAN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7594
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 30, 1995 - April 24, 1996

FAIRCHILD FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21404
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 17, 1994 - March 17, 1995

LCP CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14469
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Past

October 12, 1992 - September 2, 1994

BERKELEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8397
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 19, 1991 - October 5, 1992

HENNION & WALSH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25766
PARSIPPANY, NJ
Past

November 20, 1989 - July 23, 1991

MANCHESTER RHONE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15886
Past

October 3, 1989 - October 23, 1989

RODMAN & RENSHAW, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16415
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 4, 1987 - September 11, 1989

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

August 18, 1983 - May 8, 1987

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 659
Past

July 11, 1983 - August 8, 1983

S. D. COHN & CO.

BD
CRD#: 735
Past

May 25, 1983 - July 1, 1984

UNIFIED SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8024

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".
WF
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
EVEREN SECURITIES, INC. | WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, LLC | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC. | KEMPER SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | KEMPER CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC. | FIRST CLEARING

CRD#: 19616 / SEC#: 801-37967, 8-37180

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/1990 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City 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
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/4/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 5/17/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 8/29/1986
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WF
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
EVEREN SECURITIES, INC. | WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC | WELLS FARGO ADVISORS | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, LLC | WACHOVIA SECURITIES, INC. | KEMPER SECURITIES GROUP, INC. | KEMPER CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | FIRST UNION SECURITIES, INC. | FIRST CLEARING

CRD#: 19616 / SEC#: 801-37967, 8-37180

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/5/1990 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One North Jefferson Avenue Mail Code: H0004-05e, St. Louis, MO 63103-2205
Mailing Address
One North Jefferson Avenue Mail Code: H0004-05e, St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone number
(314) 875-3000
Established
Delaware since 03/12/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
19,017

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

WFA RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING (9/22/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WACHOVIA SECURITIES FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
CRONK, DARRELLHEAD OF INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS / WIM CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS / CONTROL PRINCIPAL2498892
GINDI, SOLPRESIDENT / HEAD OF WIM DISTRIBUTION / BOARD OF MANAGERS / CONTROL PRINCIPAL4903526
KARANIK, ERIK ANTHONYBOARD OF MANAGERS2260890
LACEY, PAULPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER / CONTROL PRINCIPAL5616656
PATEL, RAKESHCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS5385585
SAUNDERS, DAVID WARDDESIGNATED STATE PRINCIPAL2448617
SOMESHWAR, PRASANNAHEAD OF BANKING, LENDING & TRUST / CONTROL PRINCIPAL7491790
SOMMERS, BARRYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / BOARD OF MANAGERS2301454
TSAMADIAS, CHRISTOS GCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5433568

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,327,695
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 606,037,831,365

Disclosures


Regulatory Event182
Civil Event2
Arbitration303

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/24/2025
Cover Page
12/11/2023
02/17/2023

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Company Information


WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

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