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Scott R. Kramer

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CRD#: 1196818
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Professional summary


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Scott Richard Kramer was a registered financial professional .

Scott is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Scott had worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 23, Series 10 and Series 9 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

July 3, 2015 - December 1, 2017

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39262
Westlake Village, CA
Past

July 2, 2015 - December 1, 2017

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
Westlake Village, CA
Past

February 27, 2009 - December 31, 2013

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39262
CANOGA PARK, CA
Past

February 27, 2009 - December 31, 2013

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
CANOGA PARK, CA
Past

December 5, 2007 - March 4, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
CANOGA PARK, CA
Past

November 7, 2007 - March 4, 2009

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
CANOGA PARK, CA
Past

May 25, 2005 - November 8, 2007

OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104255
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

January 6, 2004 - May 26, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Past

December 12, 2003 - May 26, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

March 31, 2000 - December 19, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

March 10, 2000 - December 19, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

July 15, 1996 - March 16, 2000

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 28, 1995 - November 17, 1995

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
NAPA, CA
Past

January 24, 1995 - July 15, 1996

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

April 6, 1993 - January 27, 1995

FIMCO SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30343
PORT WASHINGTON, WI
Past

May 3, 1991 - February 18, 1992

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 3, 1991 - February 18, 1992

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

January 5, 1989 - October 9, 1989

CAL FED INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 19631
SACRAMENTO, CA
Past

June 12, 1986 - January 4, 1989

GREAT WESTERN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14229
Past

April 10, 1985 - May 27, 1986

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

October 4, 1984 - March 4, 1985

BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 76
Past

June 15, 1984 - August 29, 1984

EASTERN CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14743
Past

September 27, 1983 - May 4, 1984

KOBRIN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10204

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/30/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WI
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.
WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES | WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39262 / SEC#: 801-68953, 8-48572

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/11/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
70 South Lake Avenue Suite 700, Pasadena, CA 91101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 793-7717
Established
Colorado since 04/14/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
407

FINRA licenses (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WIS FORM ADV 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CONCEPT BROKERAGE HOLDING CORPORATIONHOLDING COMPANY
MORRISSEY, WILLIAM PAULPRESIDENT1575389
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398
TYMKIW, TRISHA LYNNFINOP3197368

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts10,904
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,512,564,746

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Civil Event1
Arbitration5

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/05/2024
Cover Page
06/28/2024

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Company Information


WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39262

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