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Donald R. Gates

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CRD#: 1233902
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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.

Donald Ray Gates, who also goes by Donnie Gates, was a registered financial professional .

Donald is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Donald had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Donnie Gates

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

February 24, 1998 - October 25, 1999

AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21111
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
Past

August 4, 1997 - February 9, 1998

SUNPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25442
LONGVIEW, TX
Past

August 18, 1992 - June 23, 1997

UNITED PACIFIC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21986
CARLSBAD, CA
Past

August 1, 1990 - May 21, 1992

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 23, 1990 - June 21, 1990

FIRSTMONEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 18220
Past

July 10, 1989 - January 13, 1990

SWINK & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7111
Past

April 21, 1989 - May 24, 1989

EQUITY MUTUAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 18888
Past

March 31, 1989 - April 13, 1989

BRYAN, WORLEY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 12992
Past

October 10, 1988 - March 8, 1989

ALLISON, ROSENBLUM & HANNAHS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22375
Past

November 19, 1986 - September 2, 1988

U.S. ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13511
Past

May 15, 1986 - October 28, 1986

BRYAN, WORLEY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 12992
Past

January 23, 1986 - May 19, 1986

FIRST INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13459
Past

December 3, 1985 - January 4, 1986

UNITED CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8268
Past

October 23, 1985 - November 12, 1985

DELTA FINANCIAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14391

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
Series 63
Date: 10/31/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AI
AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | AMERICAN INVESTMNET SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 21111 / SEC#: , 8-38685

BD
Terminated by SEC on 08/31/2002
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Illinois since 09/20/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AISCO HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
NATIONAL CAPITAL COMPANIESSHAREHOLDER
CERBONE, JOSEPH ANTHONYPRESIDENT43833
USELTON, DARREL THOMASCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD2051430
USELTON, MARK ALANMANAGER/DIRECTOR2229571

Disclosures


Regulatory Event22
Civil Event1
Arbitration14

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Company Information


AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 21111

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