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John S. Neamtz

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CRD#: 1172402
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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.

John Steven Neamtz, who also goes by J. Steven Neamtz, Steven Neamtz, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. John had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 3, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


J. Steven Neamtz | Steven Neamtz

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

May 23, 2022 - November 3, 2025

VEST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 317379
MCLEAN, VA
Past

September 2, 2016 - June 13, 2022

FIRST DOMINION CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16330
McLean, VA
Past

May 26, 2015 - September 15, 2015

REALTY CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 145454
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 18, 2012 - October 17, 2014

MATRIX CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 33364
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 9, 2008 - June 23, 2010

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
HARTFORD, CT
Past

July 23, 1996 - July 5, 2006

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 15, 1993 - March 29, 1996

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34754
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 24, 1990 - September 15, 1993

TNE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14560
Past

August 22, 1990 - September 7, 1994

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 14, 1989 - August 14, 1990

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 24, 1986 - January 26, 1988

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

September 20, 1983 - October 27, 1986

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/29/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/27/2021
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


VS
VEST SECURITIES, LLC
VEST SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 317379 / SEC#: , 8-70829

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
8350 Broad Street Suite 240, Mclean, VA 22101
Mailing Address
8350 Broad Street Suite 240, Mclean, VA 22101
Phone number
(855) 979-6060
Established
Delaware since 03/19/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VEST GROUP, INC.SOLE MEMBER
BRANT, DAVID ROBERTFINOP/PFO/POO2718478
CHANG, JEFFERY YI-BINGPRESIDENT5034993
PORTWOOD, WILLIAM BOYCECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4853700
SOOD, KARANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5256243

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Company Information


VEST SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 317379

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